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Vintage 1950s Universal Genève Uni-Compax Chronograph, 18K Gold

$5,300
£4,001.16
€4,655.70
CA$7,480.13
A$7,503.68
CHF 4,382.06
MX$91,359.48
NOK 50,318.49
SEK 51,820.23
DKK 34,800.25

About the Item

A timeless testament to mid-century Swiss watchmaking mastery, this 1950s vintage Universal Genève Uni-Compax chronograph is presented in solid 18-karat yellow gold. Highly regarded for its harmonious two-register dial architecture, this exceptional piece features an original silver-opaline dial adorned with distinctive applied gold pyramid hour indices, faceted leaf hands, and classic applied Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock. The balanced symmetry is defined by sunken subsidiary registers recording running seconds and a 45-minute elapsed counter, framed by an outer tachymeter scale and operated via crisp rectangular pushers. At its mechanical core beats the legendary in-house Universal Genève Calibre 285 manual-winding movement, celebrated worldwide for its high-grade column-wheel chronograph mechanism and smooth actuation. Fitted on a supple dark brown alligator leather strap, this historic gold chronograph captures the pure golden age of Geneva chronographs, representing an essential collector-grade acquisition for fine vintage connoisseurs.
  • Creator:
  • Case Material:
  • Weight:
    50 g
  • Strap Material:
    Leather
  • Case Shape:
    Round
  • Movement:
  • Case Dimensions:
    Diameter: 1.38 in (35 mm)
  • Style:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950-1955
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Zurich, CH
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4556230414522

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