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1941 Universal Geneve Oversized Compax - Ref. 12510
A Rare and Very Elegant Oversized Chronograph.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Compax is a quintessential chronograph from Universal Genève; with its balanced dial and well-proportioned case, this watch has maintained its timelessness flawlessly. This solid gold Compax illustrates the beauty of Universal Genève’s production in the 1940s, with it's original perfect black/gold glossy dial and matching gold 'leaf' hands. This particulary elegant example boasts an impressive oversized 38mm case,Universal Genève chronographs were usually much smaller at the time.
Launched in around 1935, the Universal Genève Compax range of chronographs featured for the first time in watchmaking history a movement with the second column wheel under the dial.
THE STORY
Universal Genève was founded in LeLocle, Switzerland in 1894 and was known as "Universal Watch". Since its inception, Universal Genève has produced watches with unusually high quality for their price point. Universal Genève was among the first brands to introduce a chronograph wristwatch. From 1935 onwards the Compax was the ultimate three-register chronograph from Universal Genève. The black glossy dial is one of the main highlights of this watch, as it neatly matches the tone of the 18k solid gold case. Additionally, the 38mm size, combined with its thinness, makes for a very modern and comfortable watch.
Today, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their elegant case and dial designs.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Geneve
- Model: Compax
- Reference: 12510
- Case N°: 811xxx
- Year: 1941
- Material: 18k Solid Yellow Gold
- Dimensions (WxHxT): 38x44x12,5mm
- Caliber: In House Universal 287
- Bracelet/Strap: Black Leather
- Lug width: 20mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in extremely good condition for its age. Black dials are very rare and this particular one is like new, this chronograph looks absolutely great. This is a fine and rare vintage Universal Genève, elegant and dashing, with a nicepresence on the wrist, perfect for everyday or more formal wear.
1943 Universal Geneve Tri-Compax - Ref. 22261
An extremely rare and spectacular early Tri-Compax.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is one of the most desirable and most collectible watch on the vintage market. This version, from 1943 is not exceptionnal by the fact that it was manufactured in the first months of the Tri-Compax production, but especially because of it's striking case combining solid 18k red gold and stainless steel.
THE STORY
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is a reference in design and elegance since the early 1940', the perfectly balanced dial has been an example since then. The Tri-Compax was officially lauched in Basel in 1944 and there are dozens of versions of it. They have become more and more avidly sought by collectors over the past few years and it's easy to see why. This example offers all the features a collector would dream of; An extremely rare version made out of solid red gold and steel with long correctors pushers, the original and very particular 'drop indexes' dial and an overall great condition for a 75 years old timepiece.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Tri-Compax
- Reference: 22261
- Case N°: 947xxx
- Year: 1943
- Material: Solid 18k Red Gold & Stainless Steel
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 34,5x44,5x11,5mm
- Caliber: In House UG 481
- Bracelet/Strap: Black aligatorleather
- Lug width: 17mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in extremely good condition for its age. The 18k solid gold & steel case is well preserved, and the even silver/white original dial is stunning. This is a great vintage triple-quantième chronograph, elegant and and highly collectible. A nice presence on the wrist due to the large lugs and the protruding pushers, perfect for every situation.
1938 Universal Geneve Compur Art-Deco - Ref. 14402
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Compur is a quintessential chronograph from Universal Genève; with its balanced dial and extraordinary Art-Deco case, this watch has maintained its timelessness flawlessly. This particular model boasts a striking and unfindable 35mm art-deco case with it's original silver white dial, the exactly same combination as in the Universal Genève archives. Trademaked in 1937, 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 line was replaced in the early 1940 by the Uni-Compaxes.
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 range was 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 burnished steel hands. This example feature a perfect balance of elegance and refinement.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Compur Art-Deco 18k Yellow Gold
- Reference: 12402
- Case N°: 719xxx
- Year: 1938
- Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 35x42x12,5mm
- Caliber: In House UG 285
- Bracelet/Strap: Brown leather
- Lug width: 19mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in extremely good condition for its age, manufactured the first year of the Compur's production. The 18k solid gold case is extremely well preserved, and the silver-white dial is stunning. This is a great vintage chronograph, elegant and extremely rare, in 35 years of collecting Universal Genève timepieces, it is the only one that I ever saw. Elegant and the witness of an era with it's stepped lugs and special case, it has a nice presence on the wrist an can be worn for all occasions.
1942 Universal Genève Oversized Uni-Compax 'Spillmann' case - Ref. 22409
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Uni-Compax is a quintessential chronograph from Universal Genève; with its balanced dial and well-proportioned case, this watch has maintained its timelessness flawlessly. This particulary rare waterproof example manufactured in 1942/43 boasts an impressive oversized 38mm 'Spillmann' unrepolished case. Universal Genève chronograps were usually much smaller at the time. Around 1941, the Universal Genève Uni-Compax range of chronographs replaced the Compur.
References: The same 22409 ref. (but with wrong pushbuttons, overpolished case and inside caseback resatinated ) was sold by Antiquorum for 22.000 € on july 17, 2018 (Link here).
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 lauched in 1937 and quickly became a hit. The Swiss manufacture consistently produced beautiful tool watches such as this Uni-Compax with two subsidiary dials and big numerals. This example feature a perfect balance of elegance and sporty look.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Uni-Compax 'Spillmann'
- Reference: 22409
- Case N°: 1009xxx
- Year: 1942
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 38x45x13mm
- Caliber: In House UG 285
- Bracelet/Strap: Black leather
- Lug width: 19mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in incredible overall good condition for its age, the unrepolished case with its preserved sharp angles makes it truly a collectors chronograph. Oversized cases are very rare and this military example with very particular round pushbuttons is very desirable and hard to find. The original and mint black glossy dial with steel sword hands looks dashing. This is a fine collectible vintage chronograph, elegant and sporty, with a nice presence on the wrist, perfect for everyday wear.
1945 Universal Geneve Oversized Tri-Compax - Ref. 12552
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An extremely well preserved and spectacular Tri-Compax.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is one of the most desirable and most collectible watch on the vintage market. This version, from 1945 is not exceptionnal by the fact that it was manufactured in the first year of the Tri-Compax production, but especially because of it's striking oversized 37mm untouched gold case.
THE STORY
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is a reference in design and elegance since the early 1940', the perfectly balanced dial has been an example since then. The Tri-Compax was officially lauched in Basel in 1944 and there are dozens of versions of it. They have become more and more avidly sought by collectors over the past few years and it's easy to see why. This example offers all the features a collector would dream of; A classic and oversized version made out of solid yellow gold, the original 'gold indexes' dial and an overall great condition for a 75 years old timepiece.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Tri-Compax
- Reference: 12552
- Case N°: 1129xxx
- Year: 1945
- Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 37x44,5x11,5mm
- Caliber: In House UG 287
- Bracelet/Strap: Black aligator leather
- Lug width: 17mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in extremely good condition for its age. The 18k solid yellow gold is extremely well preserved, and the even silver/white original dial is stunning. This is a great vintage triple-quantième chronograph, elegant and and highly collectible. A nice presence on the wrist, perfect for every day wear.
1955 Universal Geneve Tri-Compax 'Panda Dial' Full Set - Ref. 22297 3
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WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is one of the most desirable and most collectible watch on the vintage market. This version, from 1955 is exceptionnal not only by the fact that it has the most desirable 'Panda' pristine original dial, but especially because it features the extremely rare small round push-buttons, as stated by the famous expert Oswaldo Patrizzi in the Antiquorum catalogue. Another scarce characteristic: This chronograph comes with it's original papers and box, a collectors dream !
THE STORY
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is a reference in design and elegance since the early 1940', the perfectly balanced dial has been an example since then. The Tri-Compax was officially lauched in Basel in 1944 and there are dozens of versions of it. They have become more and more avidly sought by collectors over the past few years and it's easy to see why. This example shows off all the elements that have made the Tri-Compax a modern classic, including the beautifully composed dial. The shape of the hands is highly characteristic of Universal Genève, and there’s just enough color in the red tip of the date hand, to give the watch some subtle but unmistakable zip. A great example of a classic complicated watch in very hard-to-find condition, this is not one you want to miss.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Tri-Compax 'Panda'
- Reference: 22297 3
- Case N°: 1748xxx
- Year: 1955
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 34,5x42x14mm
- Caliber: In House UG 281
- Bracelet/Strap: Black leather
- Lug width: 19mm
- Box/Papers: Box & Papers
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in great condition with a pristine original dial and a full set of indexes with complete lume, the hands and unrepolished case are also in great condition. This is a great extremely rare triple-quantième chronograph, elegant, sporty and and highly collectible. A nice presence on the wrist, perfect for every situation.
1957 Universal Geneve Tri-Compax 'Silver Linen' Full Set - Ref. 22297 3
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WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is one of the most desirable and most collectible watch on the vintage market. This version, from 1957 is exceptionnal not only by the fact that it has a beautiful silver 'Linen' pristine original dial, but especially because it features the extremely rare small round push-buttons, as stated by the famous expert Oswaldo Patrizzi in the Antiquorum catalogue. Another scarce characteristic: This chronograph comes with it's original papers and box, a collectors dream !
THE STORY
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is a reference in design and elegance since the early 1940', the perfectly balanced dial has been an example since then. The Tri-Compax was officially lauched in Basel in 1944 and there are dozens of versions of it. They have become more and more avidly sought by collectors over the past few years and it's easy to see why. This example shows off all the elements that have made the Tri-Compax a modern classic, including the beautifully composed dial. The shape of the hands is highly characteristic of Universal Genève, and there’s just enough color in the red tip of the date hand, to give the watch some subtle but unmistakable zip. A great example of a classic complicated watch in very hard-to-find condition, this is not one you want to miss.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Tri-Compax 'Silver Linen'
- Reference: 22297 3
- Case N°: 18966xx
- Year: 1957
- Material: Stainless Steel
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 34,5x42x14mm
- Caliber: In House UG 281
- Bracelet/Strap: Black leather
- Lug width: 19mm
- Box/Papers: Box & Papers
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in great condition with a pristine original dial and a full set of indexes with complete lume, the hands and unrepolished case are also in great condition. This is a great extremely rare triple-quantième chronograph, elegant, sporty and and highly collectible. A nice presence on the wrist, perfect for every situation.
1952 Universal Geneve Rose Gold Climate-Proof Compax - Ref. 12299
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WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Universal Genève Climate-Proof Compax is one of the most desirable and collectible model from the brand. This solid rose gold version, from 1952 is not exceptionnal only by the fact that it was manufactured in very few examples, but especially because of it's beautiful overall condition. 'Climate-Proof' is an unusual weather-proof Compax featuring round small pushers and a inner dust cover.
THE STORY
Universal Genève was founded in LeLocle, Switzerland in 1894 and was known as "Universal Watch". Since its inception, Universal Genève has produced watches with unusually high quality for their price point. Universal Genève was among the first brands to introduce a chronograph wristwatch. Universal Genève has been on the up and up over the past few years and it's easy to see why, from 1935 onwards the Compax was the ultimate three-register chronograph from Universal Genève. The silver '2 scales' dial is one of the main highlights of this watch, as it is printed in black, blue and red color.
Today, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their elegant case and dial designs..
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Climate-Proof
- Reference: 12299
- Case N°: 1624xxx
- Year: 1952
- Material: Solid 18k Rose Gold
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 34x44,5x11,5mm
- Caliber: In House UG 481
- Bracelet/Strap: Brown leather
- Lug width: 17mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in extremely good condition for its age. The 18k solid rose gold is extremely well preserved, and the even silver/white original dial is stunning. This is a great vintage chronograph, elegant and and highly collectible. A nice presence on the wrist, perfect for every day wear.
1942 Universal Geneve Oversized Compur - Ref. 12482
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One of the most desirable and stunning compur.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Compur is a quintessential chronograph from Universal Genève; with its balanced dial and well-proportioned case, this watch has maintained its timelessness flawlessly. This particular model boasts an extra large unrepolished 38mm case, rare size for the era and still striking today, Trademaked in 1937, 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 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 Genève
- Model: Compur 18k Yellow Gold
- Reference: 12482
- Case N°: 100xxxx
- Year: 1942
- Material: Solid 18k Yellow Gold
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 38x42x10mm
- Caliber: In House UG 285
- Bracelet/Strap: Brown aligatorleather
- Lug width: 18mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in extremely good condition for its age. The 18k solid gold case is very well preserved, and the even very slightly patinated white dial is stunning. This is a great vintage chronograph, elegant and sporty with its round pushers and "sword" hands. A nice presence on the wrist, perfect for everyday wear.
