Attractive and Oversize, Compax, Chronograph Wristwatch in Steel, With Black Gilt Dial and Extract from the Archives
Model: Compax
Case Material: Stainless Steel
Bracelet Material: Leather Strap
Year: 1942
Movement: Manual
Caliber: UG 292
Case N°: 22531
Movement N°: 878126
Dimensions: 46 mm
Signed: Dial, Movement and Case
Accessories: Extract from the Archives
Among Universal Genève creations, the family of Tricompax, Bicompax, and Compax certainly stands out. The present lot is a magnificent representative of the latter. One of the main rarities of this watch is represented by the black gilt dial and its fascinating radium Arabic numerals and hands, both aged well yet retaining their original charm, contrasting with the very fresh tachometer scale at the base. The massive, oversized 46 mm case is a perfect example of excellent preservation, with still sharp edges and square chronograph buttons that remain almost untouched. Accompanied by an extract from the Universal Genève Archives confirming the production of the present watch in steel in 1942, this timepiece is not only a collector's dream but also a testament to Universal Genève's enduring legacy of quality and craftsmanship.
