Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces
Geneva, May 10, 2025
LOT 60
UNIVERSAL, SWITZERLAND, REF. 885104/01, SPACE-COMPAX, STAINLESS STEEL
CHF 3,000 - 5,000
HKD 28,500 - 47,500 / USD 3,700 - 6,200 / EUR 3,300 - 5,400TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 5,500
A fine and desirable, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with revolving bezel
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AA |
Very good |
Case: 3-8 |
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, switzerland
Model Space-Compax
Reference 885104/01
Year circa 1960's
Case No. 2508975
Diameter 40
Caliber Valjoux 72, 17 jewels
Signature dial, case and movement
Notes
Known for its fragile rubber chronograph pushers that would disintegrate with time, this example has had its pushers exchanged to regular round pushers.