製造商: Universal 年份: 1941 型號: 22'414 錶殼號碼: 826'220 型號名稱: Aero-Compax 材料: Stainless steel 機芯: Manual, cal. UG287, 17 jewels 錶帶/ 錶鏈: Leather 錶扣: Stainless steel pin buckle 尺寸: 37mm Diameter 簽名: Case, dial, movement signed 配件: Accompanied by Universal Genève Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch in 1941
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In 1935, Universal launched the "Compax" chronograph family, the world's first chronograph wristwatch featuring minute and hour registers. Over the next 40 years, Universal successfully upgraded its chronograph manufacture and created a variety of versions with specialized complications in response to market demands (pilots, doctors, and engineers).
The intriguing Aero-Compax, with its four subdials, is one of Universal Genève's most distinctive models immediately appreciated by pilots, as well as the company's flagship timepiece. It includes an odd second time display at "12" in addition to the modest seconds, 30-minute, and 12-hour counters. In order to acquire a control time, this sub-dial allows the input time to be saved as a reference time. The hands may be adjusted with the left crown, but they do not move otherwise. This model features a high-gloss black dial with four black guilloche totalizers. Presented in excellent overall condition, the current 37mm size gives this timepiece a great vintage appearance and makes it a great addition into the collection of rare and historically important pilot watch collections.
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.