1940s Universal "Compax" Water-resistant Chronograph Rare 3register with Big-pusher
Manufacturer | UNIVERSAL |
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Model | COMPAX |
Year of Manufacture | 1940s |
Reference no. | 22209 |
Product no. | B-10672 |
Price |
¥393,800 (with tax) ¥358,000 (without tax) |
Manufactured in the early 1940s, this is a rare 34mm Universal 'Compax' SS (stainless steel) waterproof watch with a three-register chronograph and a two-tone dial. It features the initial type screw-back waterproof case with big pushers, and it is equipped with the rare Caliber 281 three-register chronograph movement for its time. The dial has a silver base with a white circle, creating a distinctive two-tone color scheme. This watch, encased in a 34mm screw-back waterproof case, offers a unique sense of weight and compactness that is characteristic of three-register chronograph timepieces. It also showcases a wonderful vintage aesthetic with its well-aged patina.
Item details
Serial no. | 875,*** |
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Caliber | 281 |
Movement no. | 176,*** |
Movement type | Manual winding |
Material | ENVERSTEEL |
Case size | 34mm |
Case type | Screw back Water-resistant |
Dial | Original |
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Type of Indices | Luminous |
Belt | non Original (between lugs 18mm) / GF Type-4 |
Evaluation case | 92% |
Evaluation dial | 90% |
Evaluation mov | 92% |
Condition | 4.5 |
Rarity | 4.5 |
Other details
Case: Minor scratches and age-related wear, but retains original shape and volume, as well as the engraving on the caseback.
Dial: well preserved, with two-tone coloring and original luminescence, although the dial has some age spots.
Movement: No problems with winding and chrono functions. Accuracy is around 40 seconds per day.
Dial: well preserved, with two-tone coloring and original luminescence, although the dial has some age spots.
Movement: No problems with winding and chrono functions. Accuracy is around 40 seconds per day.