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1940s Universal "Aero-Compax" 33mm Stainless Steel Chronograph (Untouched Case)
| Manufacturer | Universal |
|---|---|
| Model | Aero-Compax |
| Year of Manufacture | 1940s |
| Reference no. | 22285 |
| Product no. | B-9648 |
| Price |
Universal, "Aero-Compax", chronograph, 33mm dial size, stainless steel,?a very rare and non-polished item, circa 1940s. A special chronograph with an in-dial for storing the time, known as a memento dial, with a special crown at 9 o'clock to control the memento dial at 12 o'clock. The unparalleled fourth dial design is a fascinating example of the originality of Universal, which manufactured many movements as a chronograph manufacturer, and is a masterpiece of great concentration for its 33mm size." This is a rare piece that bears the designation "Chronometer" in "Mileage" specification.
Item details
| Serial no. | 1,068,*** |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 283 |
| Movement no. | --- |
| Movement type | Manual winding |
| Material | ENVERSTEEL |
| Case size | 33mm |
| Case type | Screw-back, water-resistant |
| Dial | Original |
|---|---|
| Type of Indices | Luminous |
| Belt | Non-original (between lugs 17mm) / GF Type-4 |
| Evaluation case | 93% |
| Evaluation dial | 91% |
| Evaluation mov | 93% |
| Condition | 4.5 |
| Rarity | 4.5 |
Other details
Case: Some minor scratches and ageing, but it still retains its original form. The dial: some ageing, but with a touch of texture. Movement: good winding and chronofunctions, accuracy is around 30 seconds per day.












