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1940s Universal "Spillmann" 38mm Water-Resistant Chronograph Rare 18K YG
| Manufacturer | Universal |
|---|---|
| Model | Uni-Compax |
| Year of Manufacture | 1940s |
| Reference no. | 12482 |
| Product no. | B-9653 |
| Price |
Universal,?"Spillmann",? 38mm dial size, water-resistant chronograph, a rare 18 karat yellow gold model, circa 1940s.
Spillmann is a distinctive case design with screw-caseback that many brands adopted in the 1940s. Most of the Spillmann cases are made of stainless steel for practical use, and this is a very rare piece made of 18k yellow gold, which is rarely seen in other brands or even in Universal, which produced many chronographs. It is powered with the famous Cal.285, which was used in many chronographs during the 1930s and 1960s.
Item details
| Serial no. | 1,007,*** |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 285 |
| Movement no. | --- |
| Movement type | Manual widning |
| Material | 18-karat yellow gold |
| Case size | 38mm |
| Case type | Screw-back case, water-resistant |
| Dial | Original |
|---|---|
| Type of Indices | Luminous |
| Belt | Non-original (lug width: 19mm) |
| Evaluation case | 95％ |
| Evaluation dial | 94％ |
| Evaluation mov | 95％ |
| Condition | 5 |
| Rarity | 5 |
Other details
Case: minor scratches and aging, but retains original case shape, hallmarks, and engraving on back.
Dial: slight signs of age, but retains its luster, print and radium luminescence.
Movement: no problems with winding or chrono functions. Accuracy is around 30 seconds per day.