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Universal
Ref. 12445
Uni-Compax
A fine and attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with fitted presentation box
- Estimate
- HK$35,000 - 55,000€3,900 - 6,200$4,500 - 7,100
HK$35,000
Lot Details
- 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
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
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.
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
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.