{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-manual-wind-chronograph-22498-rare","title":"Universal Geneve Compax Manual Wind Chronograph - 22498 - Rare","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eYear\u003c\/b\u003e: 1940s\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox\/Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yes\/Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReference\u003c\/b\u003e: 22498\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSerial\u003c\/b\u003e: 12XXXXX\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase size\u003c\/b\u003e: 34.5mm (37mm with crown) x 43mm with lugs \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e: Universal Chronograhp 285 Manual Wind\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal\u003c\/b\u003e: Sapphire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap Size\u003c\/b\u003e: Full length\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe present for sale the incredible Universal Geneve Compax\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e Chronograph from mid to late 1940s. The watch \u003cspan data-subtree=\"aimfl\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003edisplays a beautifully aged\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e silver\/champagne dial featuring a traditional triple-register (three sub-dial) setup layout. Standard time is tracked via central hour and minute hands pointing to styled Arabic numerals and dot markers, while a long, slender central seconds hand sweeps across an outer blue tachymeter scale to measure speed over a fixed distance. The three sub-dials divide timing tasks seamlessly: the sub-dial at 9 o'clock acts as the continuous running seconds indicator to show the movement is active, the 3 o'clock register serves as a 30-minute chronograph counter, notable for its elongated markers at 3, 6, and 9 minutes historically used to track payphone call durations, and the 6 o'clock register tracks longer events up to 12 elapsed hours. This piece is in spectacular vintage condition, still showing its original brushwork finish and only common light wear. Mechanically, this watch is working very well in all its functions and keeps excellent time within vintage specifications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDial \u003c\/b\u003e- The dial is in lovely vintage condition showing light patina at closer look, which adds to its vintage charm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCase\u003c\/b\u003e - The case is in excellent condition showing light common signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStrap \u003c\/b\u003e- We have put this magnificent watch on a new dark blue leather strap, which suits the watch perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMovement\u003c\/b\u003e - The Universal Geneve manual wind movement in this watch is in excellent order and is keeping excellent time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrown\u003c\/b\u003e - The original crown and pushers are working well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrystal\u003c\/b\u003e - The acrylic crystal on this watch is in fantastic condition, showing only very fine wear under a loupe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBack Case\u003c\/b\u003e - The case back remains in excellent condition, showing only \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecommon wear, all the markings are still nice and clear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFor a watch of this age, this piece is in spectacular order and is ready to wear!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIf you have any further questions about this piece, please don’t hesitate to contact us via email or Instagram.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e@thewristwatcher1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethewristwatcher1@gmail.com \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerms of sale\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePlease note these are vintage timepieces and their timekeeping abilities will never be the same as modern equivalents. We ensure that all of our watches are keeping time within vintage specification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe are a registered limited company and can be found on Companies House and therefore are legally required to accept returns within 14 days and provide our customers with fully authentic timepieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWe guarantee the full authenticity of all out of timepieces. Each piece is fully tested and inspected by our watchmaker to ensure both full functionality and authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInternational customers are responsible for customs charges when receiving a purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe cannot guarantee any water resistance due to the age of these watches.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReturns\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCustomers may return their purchased item within 14 days of delivery date as long as the item(s) are returned in the same condition as received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for customs charges that apply when returning an item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eT2811\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e1257575\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Wrist Watcher","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57643377525109,"sku":null,"price":3450.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6498\/8722\/files\/ACC5EAEB-03A3-4942-A111-398C1A98FF2B.jpg?v=1791652435","url":"https:\/\/www.thewristwatcher.co.uk\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-manual-wind-chronograph-22498-rare","provider":"The Wrist Watcher","version":"1.0","type":"link"}