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Universal. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial
Lot 13

Universal. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial

Signed Universal, Genève, Compax, Ref. 885103/01, Case No. 2'411'884, Manufactured in 1965

Closed6 December 2018

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Universal. A Fine and Rare Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch with Black Dial
Signed Universal, Genève, Compax, Ref. 885103/01, Case No. 2'411'884, Manufactured in 1965
Movement: Manual, Cal. 85, 17 jewels
Dial: Black, baton numerals with luminous accents, luminous hands, red chronograph hand, three white subsidiary dials
Case: Stainless steel, black bezel, screw back, two round buttons in the band, 36mm diam.
Strap/Buckle: Associated leather strap, associated steel buckle
Accompanied by: A Universal Extract from the Archives

Specialist note

The legendary Valjoux 72 movement (marked as the Universal Genève caliber 85) used in the present watch was also found in the early Rolex Daytonas. This is a rare opportunity to purchase what is fast becoming an iconic vintage chronograph.