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1935 Universal Watch Compur

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One of the first compur ever produced.

WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL

The Compur is a quintessential chronograph from Universal Genève, this particular watch was manufactured before the brand Universal Genève was registered, it was still Universal Watch; with its balanced dial and well-proportioned case, this watch has maintained its timelessness flawlessly. Trademaked in 1937. This is one of the very first wristwatches with "Compur" printed on the dial. This model boasts an impressive 38mm oversized case, very rare for the era. The Universal Genève Compur range of chronographs featured for the first time in watchmaking history a movement with the second column wheel under the dial, the famous Compur were replaced in the early 1940 by the Uni-Compax.

THE STORY
Universal Genève has been on the up and up over the past few years and it's easy to see why. The Compur was officially lauched in 1937 and quickly became a hit. The Swiss manufacture consistently produced beautiful tool watches such as this Compur with two subsidiary dials and applied gold indexes. This example feature a perfect balance of elegance and sporty look.

THE DATA
  • Maker: Universal Watch
  • Model: Compur
  • Reference: N/A
  • Case N°: 572xxx
  • Year: 1935
  • Material: Goldfilled Yellow Gold
  • Dimentions (WxHxT): 38x43x13mm
  • Caliber: In House UW 288 manual wound
  • Bracelet/Strap: Black aligator leather
  • Lug width: 18mm
  • Box/Papers: N/A

THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in extremely good condition for its age. Oversized cases were very rare and this particular one is well preserved. The original white dial with the central blue scale matching the thick blued steel hands looks fabulous. This is a fine vintage chronograph, elegant and scarce, with an impressivepresence on the wrist,perfect for everyday wear.
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