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Universal
Uni-Compax
A fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with elongated sculpted lugs
- Estimate
- CHF4,000 - 6,000•€3,700 - 5,600$4,000 - 5,900
CHF5,625
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Universal
- Year
- 1943
- Movement No
- UG 283 further stamped 201'320
- Case No
- 22'269 further stamped with serial number 972'183
- Model Name
- Uni-Compax
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. UG 283, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 36mm. Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial and movement signed
- Accessories
- Accompanied with Universal Genève Extract From the Archives confirming production of this model in 1943.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
In 1917, Universal Genève created its first ever chronograph wristwatch. Some 18 years later, it launched its first “Compax” watch, with many variations to follow. Today, vintage Universal Genève chronographs are especially sought after thanks to their extraordinary diversity, appealing designs, and large, well-proportioned cases.
The present Compax is equipped with Universal’s manual caliber 283. It features two registers at 3 and 9 o’clock indicating timekeeping seconds and an original 45-minute counter (as opposed to the habitual 30 minute counter more commonly found).
The steel case has a very interesting and unusual geometry with a “disco volante” type round shape and long down turned stepped lugs reaching all the way into the bezel.
Some seventy years later, this watch remains vividly modern, sure to impress any avid chronograph collector. Its case size sits nicely on one’s wrist, offering wonderful aesthetics and wearability, making this vintage chronograph perfect for today’s modern tastes.
The present Compax is equipped with Universal’s manual caliber 283. It features two registers at 3 and 9 o’clock indicating timekeeping seconds and an original 45-minute counter (as opposed to the habitual 30 minute counter more commonly found).
The steel case has a very interesting and unusual geometry with a “disco volante” type round shape and long down turned stepped lugs reaching all the way into the bezel.
Some seventy years later, this watch remains vividly modern, sure to impress any avid chronograph collector. Its case size sits nicely on one’s wrist, offering wonderful aesthetics and wearability, making this vintage chronograph perfect for today’s modern tastes.
Universal
Swiss | 1894 Universal Genève was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland in 1894 and was originally known as "Universal Watch." Since its inception, Universal Genève has produced watches with unusually high quality for their price point. Universal was among the first brands to introduce a chronograph wristwatch.
Today, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their oversized cases and interesting dial designs. Key models include a variety of "Compax" models such as the "Nina Rindt" or "Evil Nina," the Uni-Compax, the Space-Compax, the Aero-Compax and the Film-Compax.
Browse MakerToday, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their oversized cases and interesting dial designs. Key models include a variety of "Compax" models such as the "Nina Rindt" or "Evil Nina," the Uni-Compax, the Space-Compax, the Aero-Compax and the Film-Compax.