Important Collector's, Watches, Wrist...
Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 15, 2000
LOT 248
Universal Genève, "Uni-compax", Ref. 12110, 1940's.Fine and unusual square 18K pink gold gentleman's wristwatch with square button chronograph and register.
CHF 7,000 - 8,000
USD 4,000 - 4,500
C. two-body, solid, polished, teardrop lugs, "bombé" crystal, inscribed back. D. champagne with applied gold bâton indexes and Arabic numerals, auxiliary seconds and 30 minutes register dials. "Feuille" gold hands.M. 10''' Cal. 289, rhodium-plated, 17 jewels, lever escapement, monometallic balance, self-compensating Breguet balance-spring.Dial, case, and movement signed.Dim. 26x26 mm.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: A |
Good |
Case: 4 |
Fair |
Movement: 4* |
Fair Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 4 - 24 - 01 |
Notes
Engraved on the back:"Louis A. Florin - 1951".The 1930's witnessed the birth of the Universal dual push-piece chronograph and the chronograph wristwatch with a 12 hour register, which brought about a veritable revolution in the field of chronographic functions. This innovation was followed by the "Compur" series and, in 1936, the "Compax".In the space of only a few years, Universal developed a stunning succession of prestigious models: The "Uni-Compax", the "Dato-Compax", the "Medico-Compax" and in 1944, the year marking the firm?s Golden Anniversary, the "Tri-Compax", officially presented at the Basel Fair of the year.