{"product_id":"universal-geneve-uni-compax-ref-224100-circa-1946","title":"Universal Genève Uni-Compax Ref. 224100 — Circa 1945","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA collectible vintage Universal Genève Uni-Compax chronograph, dating to approximately 1945, featuring a 34.5mm stainless-steel case, elegant lugs, and a beautifully aged original dial displaying attractive natural patina developed over more than 80 years.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe unrestored dial retains its authentic vintage character, with original printed details and a classic two-register chronograph layout. Its warm patina reflects decades of natural ageing, giving the watch a distinctive appearance appreciated by collectors of early Universal Genève chronographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe watch is powered by the highly regarded manual-winding Universal Genève caliber 285, one of the manufacture's celebrated in-house chronograph movements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stainless-steel case remains unpolished, preserving its original lines and proportions, while the caseback has been polished in the past. The luminous material has been removed from the hands.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Universal Genève\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Uni-Compax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 224100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Circa 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stainless steel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 34.5mm, excluding crown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1,157,623\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMovement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Manual-winding Universal Genève caliber 285\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Original, unrestored dial with natural patina\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hours, minutes, subsidiary seconds, chronograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA characterful and honest example of Universal Genève's celebrated wartime-era chronographs, distinguished by its original dial, well-preserved case geometry, and historically significant in-house movement. An appealing collector's piece for those who appreciate authenticity, natural ageing, and the timeless design of mid-century Swiss chronographs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Watch Expert Antwerp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53848713494864,"sku":null,"price":4000.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/4541\/8694\/files\/MX7A6749_b60dc889-61fc-49d7-bffb-02f5bf328a82.jpg?v=1792673026","url":"https:\/\/watchexpert.com\/products\/universal-geneve-uni-compax-ref-224100-circa-1946","provider":"Watch Expert Antwerp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}