Horological Meandering

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Clear, crisp, technical and passionate; a pleasure to read.

Congratulations.

Best regards,

Francesco

I tried to do my best to give some justice with my poor Borat English to this less known Compressor Watch.

We ( I, in fact ) speak too often about the Polaris, but this line hides so many treasures to (re )discover.

Recently I fell on a Lip Nautic  with an automatic movement, not very known, 36 mm case, but a pure beauty!

Best,

Nicolas

 

I beg to differ :)

Cheers

 

" If you're kind enough with me, I will let you use my Sister "... Horrible...Just Horrible.



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Nicolas

...of this fantastic vintage piece at some future date from Universal Geneve?  What are your thoughts?  The company does still exist as a watchmaking concern, does it not?  A re-edition of the UG Polerouter Sub could be an interesting project indeed.  It would certainly hit my sweet spot (modern super compressor which closely follows a historic design). 

Your timepiece is lovely.  I like the thin proportions of the case, coupled with the more generous crystal.  There's just something about these watches (super compressor divers from the 60s) that speak to my spirit.  For me, these watches have a timeless appeal. 

Thanks for another great writeup, Nicolas!
Daos

a re-edition would be very interesting

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See U.G Releasing such a re edition.

Can you imagine?

We would have U.G joining the club of the re editited compressr watches, after Longines, JLC, and IWC.

Like in the golden hours of Horology!

Dreams are made to be realized...

Best, Daos.

Nicolas

impressed with the IWC vintage diver.....

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Much bigger than the original, less the Charm...

Sad.

Nicolas

so much the size as the whole ambiance that this watch projects to me....

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That is the Harmony of this watch which speaks to me a lot, too.

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Nicolas

thanks a lot, Nico. well done for a great post again.

enjoyed reading that, the great thing was to learn something new as well.

after seeing all these, i am getting much like this kind of sub watches, i should start to hunt one for my collection.

thanks for sharing anyway.

stefan

a great review of a great watch. the super compressor case is a excellent design and add the micro rotor movement you have something superb indeed. i have my eye on a 64 UG polerouter non sub single crown with 218-2 calibre. no where near the history of a Super Compressor, but historic in its own right.

the movements are very good, i dont know the full history of the micro rotor, but first used by UG i believe and then in the Buren/Hamilton/Breitling chronograph in 69. on those models you cant even see the rotor as its covered with chrono parts. 

does anyone else still make a micro rotor?

you are as ever, a font of knowledge

best

Graham

Chopard, if I'm not wrong, and of course...Patek Philippe: Cal 240!

Thanks for the nice words, my friend, but I still thin soem, here and there, much deserve this honorific title!

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Nicolas

This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-07-08 13:33:18

If I convinced you to hunt one, that is the nicest compliment someone may give me!

Thanks a lot, and good hunt, my friend.

Check the condition of the crowns, and the movement, too.

And avoid these crappy Polerouter subs with a military engraving " Ordonnance Corps 1960 " on the case back.

Best, and please, keep us updated!

Nicolas

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A shame!

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Nicolas

Nico, you are not only inspired me about sub watches, but also other ones, e.g. geomatic which i am still hunting for...

thanks once again.

stefan

 

Perfect...

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Nicolas

A very informative post, Nicolas.  And she went from being a beauty to absolutely gorgeous following the servicing.  I think the thinness of the case makes UG stand out against the others.

Nice to see UG featured on the forum.

tempusfugit

This message has been edited by tempusfugit on 2009-07-09 04:01:35

I was lucy enogh to know a good wath maker who was able to impeccably service it.

So, the outcome is stunning, indeed.

As for U.G, I can't agree more with you.

So many marvels came out from this Manufacture, like the Polerouter, sub or not, and different versions of the Polrouter sub, too, without speaking of the Tri Compax, and so on...

Yes, we should speak more often about U.G!

Best,

Nicolas

Thanks for this wonderful post Nicolas.

I recently purchased one of these as well, it really knocked my socks off.  I don't think I'll ever sell this one - far more impressive in person that I expected.

The compressor case, the dial, the iconic movement, etc. ... just a perfect timepiece.

Enjoy yours.

Darren

Very happy to know that you jumped on it, my friend.

Any chance to get pics of yours?

I can't agree more on your appreciation on this watch.

All is here, to make of this watch a GREAT watch, at least to me.

Best,

Nicolas

I have to say thanks for posting this.

The biggest trouble with these cases is trying to find one that hasn't had it's caseback scratched up by someone who had no idea how to open the case. Then they get heavily polished out and lose all the interesting markings.

I have to find my list of more brands using the SC case. There are even more that used the Compressor single crown case.

Yes, thi swould be interesting to have the complete list of Super Compressor Cases, and Single crown compressor watches.

We will discover names we hardly now or hear about...

This may be a thread for you, my friend.

With PICS!



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Nicolas