Manufacturer: Universal Year: Circa 1950 Reference No: 12445 Case No: 1’445’006 Model Name: Uni-Compax Material: 18K pink gold Calibre: Manual, cal. 285, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap: Leather Clasp/Buckle: 18K yellow gold Universal Geneve pin buckle Dimensions: 34.5mm Diameter Signed: Case, dial and movement signed Accessories: Further accompanied by Universal Geneve fitted presentation box
Catalogue Essay
Universal Geneve introduced their first chronograph wristwatch in 1917. Since then, the firm has introduced many more, such as the Aero-Compax, Tri-Compax with calendar function and the Uni-Compax. The Uni-Compax was produced in many different variants including variants with a black insert bezel.
The present example is a reference 12445 in pink gold and powered by the robust cal. 285. Presented in overall very good condition and further accompanied by the original presentation box, the present watch is an example that Universal Geneve collectors should take a closer look at.
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.