Universal Geneve Compax Chronograph (Tri-Compax layout)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1940s
Maker / issuer
Universal GeneveThis Universal Geneve Compax chronograph is a vintage timepiece from the 1940s. The watch is housed in a 35mm case constructed from 18k rose gold, featuring decorative 'fancy lugs' and rectangular chronograph pushers.
The dial displays applied dot hour markers, an Arabic numeral 12, and an outer tachymeter scale (Base 1000) without luminous material. The central hour and minute hands are rose gold, while the central chronograph seconds hand and the three sub-dial hands are blued steel. The watch is powered by a manual-wind caliber 285 movement, which incorporates a column-wheel mechanism. The timepiece is paired with a brown leather strap and, according to the source, has been serviced by the auction house's watchmaker.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Chronograph
- Maker
- Universal Geneve
- Model
- Compax
- Movement
- Caliber 285
- Functions
- Chronograph
- Case diameter
- 35mm
- Case material
- 18k rose gold
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Service status
- Serviced by source watchmaker
- Maker / attribution
- Universal Geneve
Design
- Movement
- The timepiece is driven by a Universal Geneve caliber 285 manual-wind movement. According to the source documentation, the movement has been examined and technically checked by a watchmaker associated with the listing.
- Case and Dial
- The watch features a 35mm case manufactured from 18k rose gold. The exterior design incorporates decorative elements known as 'fancy lugs' and rectangular pushers positioned at the side of the case, paired with a prominent rose gold crown. The dial includes applied dot markers at the hour positions, with the number 12 represented by an Arabic numeral. The periphery of the dial bears a tachymeter scale calibrated to Base 1000. Luminous material is absent from the dial. Rose gold is used for the central hour and minute hands, while the seconds hand and sub-dial hands are crafted from blued steel to provide contrast.
- Visible features
- • Applied dot hour markers • Blued steel hands for chronograph functions • Manual wind movement with column-wheel
- Provenance and Presentation
- The watch is presented as a vintage model dating to the 1940s. The set includes a brown leather strap and a custom, handmade leather pouch. The attribution of the watch is based on the seller's provided documentation, and the collection notes mention the piece was subject to inspection prior to being offered for sale.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: No movement or case serial number provided
- Research required: Exact year of manufacture is not specified beyond '1940s'