Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Geneva, May 09, 2021

LOT 314

UNIVERSAL, REF. 22430, “UNIVERSALONE”, OVERSIZE PILOT CHRONOGRAPH, STEEL

CHF 20,000 - 30,000

HKD 160,000 - 240,000 / USD 20,000 - 30,000

An extremely fine, rare and impressive, manual wind, stainless steel oversize pilot’s chronograph wristwatch.


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Grading System
Grade:
Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 3-7-8-01

Good

Oxidized

Slightly scratched

HANDS Original

Brand Universal

Model Universalone

Reference 22430

Year Circa 1945

Movement No. 260379

Case No. 1193840

Caliber UG 292, 17 jewels

Dimensions 46 mm

Signature Dial, Case and Movement

Notes

While the development of oversize chronographs continued for military usage through the first world war and until the end of the second, the answer from Universal was the reference 22430, an impressive oversize 3 counter-chronograph. Existing in a few variants, with or without luminous dots with either black or silver dial, this version has been kept in all original condition with its movement stamped UOW for export to the USA.