Lot 2
Universal Genève

Uni-compax Chronograph

Ref. 12482
ResultPassed
Total bids9
EstimateCHF 6'000 – 12'000
LocationOffice, Zurich
  • No buyer’s premium

Reasons to bid

Universal Genève chronographs are highly sought after, and this Uni-compax Chronograph is particularly attractive because it is in very good condition. This applies to all parts, including the 18k gold case, dial and hands, which have been patinated just enough to make the watch even more beautiful. The Universal Genève caliber 285 is also a horological beauty, with its large balance wheel, the characteristic linear arrangement of the chronograph wheels and the wide levers of the chronograph mechanism that are characteristic of this brand’s calibers. The 45-minute counter chronograph adds the necessary spice to this precious delicacy. 

CaseRound case in yellow gold, polished, fixed bezel in yellow gold, polished, screwed solid yellow gold caseback, winding crown at 3 o’clock, ‘pump’ chronograph pushpieces at 2 and 4 o’clock
StrapBrown leather strap, pin buckle in yellow metal, non-original
DialSilvered dial, vertically brushed, signed Universal Genève Uni-compax, blued steel ‘lozenge’ hour and minute hands, luminous, blued steel central chronograph seconds hand, luminous Arabic numerals and baguette indexes, recessed and grooved counters, small seconds at 9 o’clock, 45-minute counter at 3 o’clock, peripheral tachymeter scale
MovementGold-plated hand-wound column wheel chronograph movement, Breguet hairspring, functions: hours, minutes, small seconds, chronograph with seconds and minute counters
Cal.285
Ref.12482
Case No.100****
D=38mm
Yearca. 1945
Case:Very good condition, signs of wear
Strap:Very good condition
Dial:Very good condition
Movement:Very good, all functions working properly