97th Auction
2018/5/12
Lot 95
Universal Genève "Aero-Compax", Movement No. 232403, Case No. 1067877, Ref. 22285, Cal. 283, 32 mm, circa 1955
An aviator's vintage Geneva wristwatch with chronograph, 30 min. and 12h counter, tachy scale and subsidiary memento dial at "12"
Case: steel, push back. Dial: silvered.
The Aero-Compax has four subsidiary dials and is one of the most striking models ever produced by Universal Genève. In addition to the small second and the 30-minute and 12-hour counters the dial shows an unusual, additional time indication at "12". This 12-hour memento dial can retain a reference time for control purposes; the hands are set with the additional crown on the left and do not move otherwise. This particular complication lends - in combination with the patinated dial with homogeneous spotting throughout - a marvellous vintage look to this timepiece and makes it a fabulous collector’s piece.
An aviator's vintage Geneva wristwatch with chronograph, 30 min. and 12h counter, tachy scale and subsidiary memento dial at "12"
Case: steel, push back. Dial: silvered.
The Aero-Compax has four subsidiary dials and is one of the most striking models ever produced by Universal Genève. In addition to the small second and the 30-minute and 12-hour counters the dial shows an unusual, additional time indication at "12". This 12-hour memento dial can retain a reference time for control purposes; the hands are set with the additional crown on the left and do not move otherwise. This particular complication lends - in combination with the patinated dial with homogeneous spotting throughout - a marvellous vintage look to this timepiece and makes it a fabulous collector’s piece.
estimated
3.600—4.600 €
Price realized
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