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Universal Geneve Chronograph

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s

By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This is a rare, early Swiss Chronograph by Universal Geneve. Otherwise known as the Uni Compax, this watch has two registers, square buttons, straight si...

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch

By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph / Drs.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s
Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s

Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s

By Universal Genève

Located in Firenze, IT

SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included). Case No. 1452130, Ref. 124103. Ma...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold

18kt Yellow Gold MINI Universal Geneve Compur Chronograph Watch, Extremy Rare
18kt Yellow Gold MINI Universal Geneve Compur Chronograph Watch, Extremy Rare

18kt Yellow Gold MINI Universal Geneve Compur Chronograph Watch, Extremy Rare

By Universal Genève

Located in Antwerp, BE

Extremely rare miniature 18kt Yellow Gold MINI Universal Genève Compur Chronograph Watch One of the worlds smallest mechanical chronograph from 1940 s !!!!!!!!!!

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch
Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch

Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch

By Univeral Geneve

Located in Antwerp, BE

Universal Genève Jumbo Uni Compax Chronograph Wrist Watch Rarae Collectors Case : 38 mm, Waterproof Case, Waterproof Round Pushers Movement : Manual Winding Chronograph, Cal.285 ...

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20th Century Swiss Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Stainless Steel Universal Geneve Compax Chronograph, Circa 1950's
Stainless Steel Universal Geneve Compax Chronograph, Circa 1950's

Stainless Steel Universal Geneve Compax Chronograph, Circa 1950's

By Universal Genève

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Universal Geneve Compax chronograph Ref. # 22270; made in stainless steel.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Watch Universal Geneve Automatic Compax Chronograph Yellow Gold 18 Karat
Watch Universal Geneve Automatic Compax Chronograph Yellow Gold 18 Karat

Watch Universal Geneve Automatic Compax Chronograph Yellow Gold 18 Karat

By Universal Genève

Located in Valencia, Comunidad Valenciana

Magnificent watch brand Universal Geneve Compax Chronograph Gold U98 made of yellow gold 18 Karats total weight 163.60 grams.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve Compur Isotta Fraschini Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Compur Isotta Fraschini Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Compur Isotta Fraschini Yellow Gold Chronograph Wristwatch

Located in Westlake Village, CA

Case In 18K gold, fixed strap bars Movement Universal Geneve Dial Silvered, two registers caliber 285 chronograph Band Original leather strap and buckle from the day the watch...

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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Gold

Universal Geneve Chronograph 18k Rose Gold 1940s Vintage Mens Watch
Universal Geneve Chronograph 18k Rose Gold 1940s Vintage Mens Watch

Universal Geneve Chronograph 18k Rose Gold 1940s Vintage Mens Watch

By Universal

Located in New York, NY

Universal Geneve Chronograph 18K Rose Gold 1940's Vintage Mens Watch. 34mm wide.

Category

20th Century Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph Watch
Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph Watch

Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph Watch

By Universal Genève

Located in Dallas, TX

Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph Watch - Manual winding.

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20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph Watch
Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph Watch

Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph Watch

By Universal Genève

Located in Dallas, TX

Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph Watch - Manual winding.

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Chronograph Manual Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Chronograph Manual Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Chronograph Manual Wristwatch

By Universal Genève

Located in Dallas, TX

Universal Geneve 18K Yellow Gold Chronograph Watch - Manual winding. 18K Yellow gold ( 35 mm ).

Category

20th Century Swiss Wrist Watches

Universal Genève 18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Chronograph, circa 1940s
Universal Genève 18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Chronograph, circa 1940s

Universal Genève 18 Karat Rose Gold Art Deco Style Chronograph, circa 1940s

By Univeral Geneve

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Two Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Universal Genève 18 Karat Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Drs. Chronograph from 1940s
Universal Genève 18 Karat Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Drs. Chronograph from 1940s

Universal Genève 18 Karat Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Drs. Chronograph from 1940s

By Univeral Geneve

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round Classic / Reference 22445 METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm X 34...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

1960's Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vintage Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K Gold
1960's Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vintage Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K Gold

1960's Tiffany & Co. Ladies Vintage Dress Bracelet Watch - 14K Gold

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in Suwanee, GA

The company that popularized the idea of the modern chronograph wristwatch, Universal Geneve has produced a number of exceptional timers, including the renowned Tri-Compax.

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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

1950s Universal Geneve Gold Chronograph Uni-Compax Manual Wristwatch

1950s Universal Geneve Gold Chronograph Uni-Compax Manual Wristwatch

By Universal Genève

Located in Greenwich, CT

Albert Einstein said that "time is an illusion" but this handsome and very collectible Universal Geneve Uni-Compax wrist watch is as real as it gets.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

Universal Genève Tri Compax Chronograph Ref 222100, Rare Collectors Watch
Universal Genève Tri Compax Chronograph Ref 222100, Rare Collectors Watch

Universal Genève Tri Compax Chronograph Ref 222100, Rare Collectors Watch

By Universal Genève

Located in Antwerp, BE

Universal Genève Tri Compax Chronograph Ref.222100,Rare Collectors Watch Caliber : 281 Case : 36 mm Stainless Steel A rare Universal TRI-COMPAX chronograph watch.

Category

20th Century Artisan Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Aero Compax 3 Register Chronograph circa 1940's
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Aero Compax 3 Register Chronograph circa 1940's

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Aero Compax 3 Register Chronograph circa 1940's

By Universal Genève

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Aeronautical Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 45mm x Diame...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Tri-Compax Chronograph Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Tri-Compax Chronograph Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Tri-Compax Chronograph Wristwatch

By Universal Genève

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is a water resistant model with the round chronograph buttons which is the most desired of all the gold Universal Geneve Tri-compax models.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's
Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's

Rare Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph c. 1940's

By Universal Genève

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an extremely rare Universal Geneve split second chronograph. It is one of the most coveted Universal Geneve watches ever produced.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

UNIVERSAL Geneve Compax Oversized Chronograph c1950s
UNIVERSAL Geneve Compax Oversized Chronograph c1950s

UNIVERSAL Geneve Compax Oversized Chronograph c1950s

By Universal

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Universal Compax Chronograph with an oversized case in stainless steel, retangluar pushers, a silvered three register aged dial, with Arabic numerals, seconds tracking, and a caliber...

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Swiss Wrist Watches

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Compur Chronograph Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Compur Chronograph Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Compur Chronograph Wristwatch

By Universal

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This Universal Geneve Compur Chronograph is in near mint condition with an original two register dial.

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Stainless Steel Aero Compax 24-Hour Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s
Universal Stainless Steel Aero Compax 24-Hour Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s

Universal Stainless Steel Aero Compax 24-Hour Chronograph Wristwatch circa 1960s

By Universal

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is an excellent and rare example of a Universal Geneve Aero Compax chronograph in stainless steel from the 1960s with a 24 hour dial and bezel.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

UUNIVERSAL Genève Rose Gold Medico-Compax Chronographc. 1950's
UUNIVERSAL Genève Rose Gold Medico-Compax Chronographc. 1950's

UUNIVERSAL Genève Rose Gold Medico-Compax Chronographc. 1950's

By Universal

Located in Miami Beach, FL

This is Universal Genève Medico-Compax chronograph was made to assist doctors in measuring their patients pulse rates more accurately.

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Tri-Compax Chronograph Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Tri-Compax Chronograph Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Yellow Gold Tri-Compax Chronograph Wristwatch

By Universal Genève

Located in New York, NY

The watch that would become the crown jewel of Universal Geneve's chronographs came in multifarious sizes, with varying dial and hand configurations.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Universal Geneve Steel Compax Chronograph c. 1960
Universal Geneve Steel Compax Chronograph c. 1960

Universal Geneve Steel Compax Chronograph c. 1960

By Universal Genève

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Universal Geneve Compax, large 40mm diameter case with black elapsed time bezel, screw down case back, heavy sloping lugs, and round chronograph pushers.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

UNIVERSAL Geneve Compax Chronograph circa 1960's
UNIVERSAL Geneve Compax Chronograph circa 1960's

UNIVERSAL Geneve Compax Chronograph circa 1960's

By Universal Genève

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Universal Geneve SS Compax large 40mm diameter water resistant style case with screw down caseback and round pushers, and bidirectional rotating elapsed time bezel circa 1960's.

Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Steel Compax Chronograph circa 1950
Universal Geneve Steel Compax Chronograph circa 1950

Universal Geneve Steel Compax Chronograph circa 1950

By Universal Genève

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Universal Geneve compax 35mm stainless steel case with screw down caseback, antique two tone silver dial with tachymetre ring and applied silver markers and tapered dauphine hands. C...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Chronograph Wristwatch

By Universal

Located in Milano, IT

Unique and very rare stainless steel chronograph with the rounded small pushers with special two tone dial, roman indexes, in very good condition. Over size case snap on back. Sig...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

Universal Geneve Red Gold Rare Tri Compax Chronograph Moonphase Wristwatch
Universal Geneve Red Gold Rare Tri Compax Chronograph Moonphase Wristwatch

Universal Geneve Red Gold Rare Tri Compax Chronograph Moonphase Wristwatch

By Universal

Located in Berlin, DE

The highest complication provides this TRI - COMPAX Chronograph by Universal Geneve. The watch shows the time, date, day and month as well as the moon phase and a stop (Chronograph) ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold

UNIVERSAL Stainless Steel Compax Chronograph circa 1960s
UNIVERSAL Stainless Steel Compax Chronograph circa 1960s

UNIVERSAL Stainless Steel Compax Chronograph circa 1960s

By Universal

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Universal Geneve stainless steel Compax chronograph wristwatch, large 40mm diameter water-resistant-style case with screw down case back, round pushers, and bidirectional rotating e...

Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel

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Universal Geneve Chronograph For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate universal geneve chronograph for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Stainless Steel, Gold and 14k Gold, this item was constructed with great care. Find an antique version now, or shop for 19 vintage or 1 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Finding the perfect universal geneve chronograph may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. A universal geneve chronograph from Universal Genève, Universal and Univeral Geneve — each of whom created a beautiful version of this treasured accessory — is worth considering. There aren’t many items for women if you’re seeking a universal geneve chronograph, as most of the options available are for men and unisex.

How Much is a Universal Geneve Chronograph?

The price for a universal geneve chronograph starts at $3,750 and tops out at $27,660 with these watches, on average, selling for $7,875.

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