Universal Geneve Uni Compax 1940s

This Universal Geneve Uni-Compax is a fantastic example of what the manufacturer did so well in the 1940s. The Jumbo 18k yellow gold case with round pushers houses the desirable caliber 285 movement. 

It is one of the most elegant vintage chronographs, and this stunner in unbelievable Museum condition is no different. It's well-balanced, understated and functional.

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing no traces of use (Nos)
• 3-body 18k yellow gold (Spillmann) case with screw-down case back
• 38 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 13.3 mm thick
• year: 1940s
• reference: 12482
• total weight: 53 g

MOVEMENT:

• Universal Geneve Cal. 285 - manual wind
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 42 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 05/2024
  
• +2 sec/d / 340°

DIAL:

• beautiful never touched silver/white colored dial in flawless condition
• original hands and crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• black after market leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2.5 mm thick
• after market gold/steel buckle

 

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #447