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Universal
Ref. 22409
Compur
A large stainless steel military chronograph wristwatch
Estimate
CHF6,000 - 8,000
€5,600 - 7,500
$6,200 - 8,300
Sold For
CHF10,000
Lot Details
Manufacturer
Universal
Year
1941
Reference No
22409
Case No
804'825, caseback furher engraved RLM-Nav. and issue number 5453.
Model Name
Compur
Material
Stainless steel
Calibre
Manual, cal 386, 17 jewels
Bracelet/Strap
Leather
Clasp/Buckle
Stainless steel pin buckle
Dimensions
38mm Diameter
Signed
Case, dial and movement signed
Accessories
Accompanied by Universal Genève Extract from the Archives confirming production of the watch in 1941 and delivery to the German Aviation Ministry
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present Universal Genève Compur has a large 38mm case, black dial and silver print.
The watch was made for the German Luftwaffe as attested by the RLM engraving on the case back. RLM which stands for Reichs luftsfahr ministerium (Minsistry of Aviation) was in activity between 1933 and 1945. The numbers 5453 indicates most certainly an issue number.
Considering the clean condition of the case with sharp angles and crisp edges, it is safe to assume the watch spent very little time strapped on a pilot’s wrist.
The watch was made for the German Luftwaffe as attested by the RLM engraving on the case back. RLM which stands for Reichs luftsfahr ministerium (Minsistry of Aviation) was in activity between 1933 and 1945. The numbers 5453 indicates most certainly an issue number.
Considering the clean condition of the case with sharp angles and crisp edges, it is safe to assume the watch spent very little time strapped on a pilot’s wrist.
Universal
Swiss | 1894Universal 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.