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Lot 205
Universal. A rare, large and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with deep peach-coloured dial
SIGNED UNIVERSAL, GENÈVE, COMPAX, REF. 22499, MOVEMENT NO. 202'055, CASE NO. 985'128, MANUFACTURED IN 1943
Closed11 May 2015
Price Realised
CHF 12,500
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Specialist note
With Universal Genève Certificate dated 16 December 2014 confirming the production of the present watch in 1943.
This "Compax" chronograph impresses with its very crisp overall condition, the highly attractive, dial and its unusual deep peach colour. The extremely well preserved, large case and the stainless steel bracelet round up the overall appeal of this rare wristwatch.
The "Compax" was introduced in 1935, the world's first chronograph wristwatch with hour and minute registers, particularly appreciated by members of armed forces. The models were available in different case materials and forms and a variety of dial layouts.
This "Compax" chronograph impresses with its very crisp overall condition, the highly attractive, dial and its unusual deep peach colour. The extremely well preserved, large case and the stainless steel bracelet round up the overall appeal of this rare wristwatch.
The "Compax" was introduced in 1935, the world's first chronograph wristwatch with hour and minute registers, particularly appreciated by members of armed forces. The models were available in different case materials and forms and a variety of dial layouts.