Universal Genève Compax 12445

Universal Genève Compax Uni-Compax Chronograph 18k Yellow Gold with Original Box and Tag from 1945 New Service & 1 Year Warranty

Basic Info Listing code : OY9CV3 Brand : Universal Genève Model : Compax Reference number : 12445 Movement : Manual winding Case material : Yellow gold Bracelet material : Leather Year of production : 1945 Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : Original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Netherlands, AMSTERDAM Price : 4,750 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Caliber/movement : In-house Universal Geneve 285 Case Case material : Yellow gold Case diameter : 35 mm Water resistance : Not water resistant Bezel material : Yellow gold Crystal : Plexiglass Dial : Champagne Dial numerals : Arabic numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Leather Bracelet color : Brown Lug width : 20 mm Clasp : Buckle Clasp material : Gold/Steel Functions Chronograph Other Small seconds, Only Original Parts, Vintage A stunning example of Universal Genève's mid-century chronograph mastery, this Uni-Compax Ref. 12445 stands out for its rare, no-lume champagne dial with mirror-finished Arabic numerals and thoughtful design features born from a different era. Cased in solid 18k yellow gold, this 35 mm chronograph has the understated elegance and technical refinement that defines Universal Genève's golden years. The dial features two registers—a small seconds subdial at 9 o'clock and a 45-minute chronograph counter at 3 o’clock. Of note are the highlighted lines at 3, 6, and 9 minutes, which served a practical purpose: to assist in timing telephone calls by the minute when phone charges were billed in 3-minute intervals. Powered by the in-house Universal Genève Caliber 285, the watch retains its original signed buckle, hang tag, and comes with both the original inner and outer boxes—a highly uncommon completeness for a piece of this age. The absence of lume across the dial suggests an emphasis on dressy elegance, rather than military or utilitarian use, further underlining its place in the golden era of civilian chronographs. Highlights: - Complete with original box, outer box, hang tag, and signed buckle - No-lume champagne dial with rare phone-timing chronograph subdial - Cased in 18k yellow gold, with Arabic numerals in mirror finish A complete, beautifully preserved piece of horological history, this Uni-Compax bridges everyday elegance with the charm of old-world function.