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Universal
A rare stainless steel military chronograph wristwatch
- Estimate
- HK$30,000 - 50,000
HK$118,750
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Universal
- Year
- 1941
- Case No
- 804800 and 22409
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Mechanical, 386
- Bracelet/Strap
- Khaki Nato strap
- Dimensions
- 38 mm. diameter
- Signed
- <em>Case, dial and movement signed </em>
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
This rare chronograph wristwatch was made for German military in World War II with military engravings to the case back.
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.