Tony C.
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About that legal dispute...
Hi Art,
I don't know whether or not there is an authoritative account of this interesting part of horological history, but I have come away with the clear impression, having digested a variety of sources, that there was some sort of dispute.
It is, as far as I can gather, unquestionably the case that Buren patented their design in 1954, while Universal Geneve applied for their patent in May of 1955. During that early period, UG was forced to label their movements as "patent pending", and, as a result of the dispute, were not able to recorded the actual patent until May 15, 1958. There is no doubt that there was some sort of "legal trouble" encountered by UG, but I admit that I cannot say with certainty that they paid royalties to Buren. I suspect that they did, but quite probably only until their patent was granted.
Best regards,
Tony
it's friday!! Show us your wrist :)... Timezone for me!
My latest baby, its my friday and everyday watch since 2 weeks Enjoy, Karim This message has been edited by DrStrong on 2009-03-20 00:37:35 This message has been edited by AnthonyTsai on 2009-03-20 13:03:52...
this one is starting to grow on me...
... more n more! Why, how, until when?? No one knows... Maybe until i get my hand on it? ... lol... Karim
not sure yet, but one of the two:
Nice Langes, gents.... Either one of these today:...
The numbers are good, not the order, Scfong. :)))
Very nice, by the way! HAGWE! Nicolas This message has been edited by amanico on 2009-03-20 00:06:10
Hahaha............sorry
...typing too fast. So herewith a 127 for next Friday. Cheers, SC...
gorgeous pics...
love that watch. Timeless piece, a real classic, casual and chic in the same time.... and u sure know how to enhance its beauty Karim
Thank you
Here's that pic again, but in colour. Just thought you might be interested in seeing it......
u couldn't have chosen...
... a nicer shirt to match with ur watch... or a watch to match with ur shirt Karim
Ah, so you have two 9"' - 90s . . .
. . . and they're both exquisite. Very nice . . . cordially, Art
The King of the Sea today for me...
HAGWEE all my Purist´s Friends! PS: Next week, The King Of the Sea will have a Prince .... The Prince of the Dark Side LOLOL....
Teasing??. No hermano....
What can it be this Prince of the Dark Side???. the Pam 26K. Best. Emilio.
playing at spacemen this week
i picked up this velcro strap for my speedy, a bit of fun and very comfortable. makes me feel like an astronaut. only a 5 minute job to swap back to the JB Champion for more formal occasions....
Let me guess, Graham...'64 Speed? :)))
Funny combo, my friend, and certainly very comfortable. HAGWE! Nicolas
Safe to say that this hasn't been seen here before...
it's a 30j Buren micro-rotor from 1965. Buren, as some of you know, patented the first micro-rotor automatic watch movement (the intra-matic) in 1954. They licensed the technology to companies such as Bulova and Hamilton. Universal Geneve also debuted a m...
You always have something great to share!
I learn something from all of them and enjoy the vintage treasures. Nothing really special from my hi-beat drawer this week (can't make a big score three weeks in a row), but one of my personal favorites. These close up shots show the age, faults, and the...
Nice one Tony ! Here is my latest 18k 751 Omega Seamaster Chronometer Day Date
Hi Everyone.... i got this watch about 14 days ago. Right after the deal was done, my son dropped it. The balance staff broke and off it went for service and a new Omega signed mag crystal. It is now on my wrist and I am a happy camper today... Good Hunti...
Interestingly, on page 273 of . . .
. . . "Wristwatches" by Kahlert, Mühe, and Brunner, there are good photos of a UG 218-9 movement above a Buren cal 1000 A, which is described as 'parallel to the Universal cal 215: 33 jewel anchor movement, 12 1/2 lignes, monometallic screw balance, self-...
About that legal dispute...
Hi Art, I don't know whether or not there is an authoritative account of this interesting part of horological history, but I have come away with the clear impression, having digested a variety of sources, that there was some sort of dispute. It is, as far...
Furthermore...
this topic is actually remarkably rich, given that the Buren/Hamilton consortium was also in the thick of a race to produce the first automatic chronograph. And on that matter, there is a rich, and very interesting source of information. Just follow this ...
And an authoritative source...
from page 56 of "Watchtime", October 2006, article Power or Aesthetics, by Gisbert L. Brunner: "... Eleven months later, Universal requested patent protection for a similar construction, the so-called Polerouter. Negotiations were successful, and Universa...
Something ceramic
Jacquet Droz Grande Seconde Ceramique This message has been edited by samwan on 2009-03-20 06:57:39...
lovely watch....
... sam! Goes so well with what ur wearing. One of my favourite J*D... discovering ur collection of watches, quite respectable Karim
Someithing black, ceramic and...New, Sam?
Congrats, my friend. Would you share some more pics about it? I'm a bit stunned by this Ceramic one, and would like a lot see more pics. HAGWE, my friend. Nicolas
LOL Not really Nico....picked this up at Bonhams last December...
Here are a few more pictures as you requested Plus an "All-Black" (well....nearly) group photo. Sorry about the picture quality....I am learning.... HAGWE Sam...
BEAUTIFUL watch Khazem.. 112 for me today
my first picture post on here.!! (hmmm i don't know why i haven't joined the Club much sooner.) have a good weekend to all Tony...
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