Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Monaco, Jan 19, 2023
LOT 222*
UNIVERSAL
REF. 7079, CHRONOGRAPH, MINUTE AND HOUR COUNTERS, BLACK DIAL, CALIBRE 281, gay frères bracelet; “COMPAX”; ENVERSTEEL STAINLESS STEEL
EUR 10,200 - 15,200
USD 10,900 - 16,300 / HKD 85,000 - 128,000 / CHF 10,000 - 15,000
Enversteel stainless steel, manual-winding, “tonneau”-shaped, gentleman’s wristwatch, water-resistant with snap-on case-back, black colour dial with suspended luminescent “Breguet” numerals, black colour auxiliary dials, subsidiary seconds at 9 and three horological complications:
· 1/5 second chronograph (activated by the two round-shaped push-pieces located on the case-band)
· Half-instantaneous 30-minute counter (subsidiary dial at 3 o’clock)
· 12-hour counter (subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock)
Case-back engraved “Karl Speich / Buchhalter / 1917-1942 / Oehler & Co. A.G.”.
If the lot is delivered within the EU:
a 20% import VAT is due on the hammer price with buyer’s premium, plus 120€ for termination of temporary export, at buyer’s expense.
If the lot is delivered outside EU:
120€ for termination of temporary export is due,at buyer’s expense
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3-8 |
Good Slightly scratched |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-01 |
Good HANDS Original |
Brand Universal, Geneva
Model “Compax”
Reference 7079
Year circa 1940
Movement No. unnumbered
Case No. 686 008
Material Enversteel stainless steel
Bracelet stainless steel Stelinox bracelet with deployant clasp (by Gay Frères, Geneva)
Diameter 32.7 mm.
Length 170 mm. (approx.)
Caliber 281, lever escapement
Dimensions 37.8 x 32.7 mm.
Weight 69.9 gr. (approx.)
Signature dial, case and movement