Universal - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X Hong Kong Friday, July 10, 2020 | Phillips
  • 製造商: Universal
    年份: Circa 1968
    型號: 890101/01
    錶殼號碼: 2’583’745
    型號名稱: Aero-Compax
    材料: Stainless steel
    機芯: Manual, cal. 178, 17 jewels
    錶帶/ 錶鏈: Stainless steel Universal Genève Gay Frères bracelet, endlinks stamped “UB”, max length 185mm
    錶扣: Stainless steel Universal Genève Gay Frères deployant clasp stamped “2,68”
    尺寸: 41mm diameter
    簽名: Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

  • 圖錄文章

    The Aero-Compax is regarded as one of the most important milestone timepieces for Universal Genève. With chronograph wristwatches booming in the late 1930s, the industry was competitive in a sense where manufacturers were competing to create the best chronograph wristwatch on the market. The Compax was launched in various models, “Tri-Compax”, “Uni-Compax” and “Aero-Compax”. Deemed as the first chronograph wristwatch to feature hour and minute registers, the Compax models were a revelation in the industry.

    Released in 1941, the “Aero-Compax” is a professional tool watch made for pilots. With various dial configurations, the present example certainly belongs to a rare breed of the model. Featuring a bi-coloured 24-Hour rotational bezel as well as a 24-Hour indicated dial, the present watch from circa 1968 is further charmed by the original Universal Genève bracelet and co-stamped by infamous bracelet makers Gay Frères. Presented in attractive overall condition the present example is a desirable professional tool watch to acquire manufactured by one of the most reputable manufacturers of chronograph wristwatches at the time.

  • 藝術家簡介

    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.

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型號 890101/01
宇宙,「Aero-Compax」型號890101/01,精鋼計時鏈帶腕錶,備24小時顯示,約1968年製

Circa 1968
41mm diameter
Case, dial, movement, bracelet and clasp signed

估價
HK$65,000 - 130,000 
€7,100-14,200
$8,300-16,700

成交價HK$106,250

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The Hong Kong Watch Auction: X

Hong Kong Auction 10 July 2020