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UG "Thunderbird"

I believe these yellow/rose gold chronographs are very typical from the 50s era, UG produced many of them showing some slight differences with the case, hands, ...

Here's a period ad showing one of these "standard" Uni-Compax



The first known UG case reference showing this typical bezel is the 124116 introduced in the early 50s



as often with UG, these have been offered with several dials (and hands) types

Later on, UG introduced the 124146 reference, a 38 mm diameter case



Here are the key details of these

They're powered by the 285 Cal.



The bezel is slightly wider than the the previous execution, the H/M hands have also a different shape, the red telemeter scale is fairly unusual in the UG production



the lugs show a subtle curve



blueish hands are a typical UG trademark



As many UG chronographs references, these have also been offered by Zenith with a specific dial and reference (this one is 124146-4)



All of these details offer a classy 50s flavors chronograph with its own personality



A real joy to own and wear I love to nickname my "UG Thunderbird"



Shipkeeper, congratulations for your Medico Compax, it is outstanding and hard to cross, thank you for posting this one.

Best,

Laurent