976
Universal
Ref. 22501
Compax
A very fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch black “glossy” dial
- Estimate
- HK$94,000 - 155,000€10,700 - 17,700$12,100 - 19,900
HK$125,000
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Universal
- Year
- Circa 1940
- Reference No
- 22501
- Case No
- 752’353
- Model Name
- Compax
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 285, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Leather
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel pin buckle
- Dimensions
- 37mm diameter
- Signed
- Dial, case and movement
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The Universal Gèneve Compax was first introduced in the 1930’s, though some may even say they started producing timepieces in 1915. True or not, Universal Gèneve without a doubt excelled during the 1950’s and 1960’s. The Compax were available in various series and functions. As an attempt to join the other powerhouses for the space race, the Space-Compax was introduced as well as the Aero-Compax, which have now earned its status as collector’s item.
The present attractive example is a Compax from the 1940’s fitted with a glossy black dial and housed in a friendly 37mm stainless steel round case.
The present attractive example is a Compax from the 1940’s fitted with a glossy black dial and housed in a friendly 37mm stainless steel round case.
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.