Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
New York, Dec 08, 2010
LOT 291
Universal SteeL Compax Chronograph Universal, Genève, Compax. Made in the 1960s. Fine, water-resistant, stainless steel wristwatch with round button chronograph, registers, tachometer and a stainless steel link bracelet with deployant clasp.
USD 1,200 - 1,700
CHF 1,200 - 1,700 / EUR 900 - 1,200
Sold: USD 1,500
c. Two-body, polished, screwed-down case back, graduated bidirectional revolving black bezel, lapidated lugs. d. Matte silver with applied black baton indexes and luminous dots, outer 1/5th second and tachometer graduation to 1000 UPH, subsidiary guilloche dials for the seconds, the 12-hour and 30- minute registers. Luminous steel dauphine hands. m. Cal. 130, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, straight-line lever escapement, monometallic balance, shock absorber, selfcompensating Breguet balance spring. Dial, case and movement signed. Diam. 40 mm. Thickness 12 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |