Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Hong Kong, May 10, 2020
LOT 176
Universal - Chronograph, minute and hour recorders; “Compax”; 18K yellow gold
HKD 19,500 - 23,400
USD 2,500 - 3,000 / EUR 2,300 - 2,800 / CHF 2,500 - 3,000
18K yellow gold, manual-winding, tonneau-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with snap-on case-back, screwed winding crown, white dial with subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications: • 1/10 second chronograph (activated by the two round push-pieces) • Half-instantaneous 30-minute recorder (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock) • 12-hour recorder (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock).
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 2 |
Very good |
Movement: 2 * |
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Dial: 2-01 |
Very good HANDS Original |
Brand Universal, Geneva
Model “Compax”
Reference 184.400
Year circa 1985-1995
Movement No. 4 478 886
Case No. 4 119 452
Material 18K yellow gold
Bracelet black crocodile leather Universal strap
Buckle gilded brass Universal buckle
Caliber UG 84 (based on Lémania LWC 1873, Alfred Lugrin, L’Orient, Vallée de Joux)
Height 44.9 mm.
Width 34.8 mm.
Signature dial, case and movement