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Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Uni Compax Chronograph circa 1940s

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Uni Compax 2 Register Chronograph METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 35mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 285 DIAL / HANDS: Original Luminous Arabic Numbers / Blued Steel Luminous Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement. 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 sides and concave lugs. The hands are Blued Steel framed luminous matching the Arabic numbers. This is a handsome, reliable watch and has been serviced and is ready to go. It comes with our lifetime service commitment as well. We have never had as exceptional a Uni Compax as this one. The dial appears to be original, unrestored.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Repaired. Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1811 H1stDibs: LU42236559191
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