Universal Geneve Compax
Written by James Matthews
This unique watch debuted at BaselWorld 2009. We got to see the timepiece as it continues it’s historical voyage.
Launched in 1936, the Compax chronograph displayed a revolutionary third chronometer counter for totalizing the hours and minutes timed. Seventy-three years – and a full history – later, Universal Genève is bringing out a version that is both luxurious and simple, contemporary and respectful of tradition, with Côtes de Genève bridges, rhodium-plated and finely sand-blasted plates, hand chamfering, and a dial featuring the star of Copernicus, in a composition with two alternating tones of anthracite creating a subtle play of light.
Movement
Hand-wound, UG 84.2 calibre, 17 rubies, 21,600 vib/h, Côtes de Genève bridges, rhodium-plated and finely sand-blasted plates, hand chamfered, engraved and gilded chronograph bridge, 42-hour power reserve
Functions
Hours, minutes, seconds and chronograph
Case
18K white gold Anti-reflective convex sapphire crystal Transparent back
Water-resistant to 50 m
Dial
- Anthracite with Star of Copernicus motif
- Rhodium-plated, diamond-polished, facetted hands
- Hour, minute and small seconds counters at 6, 3 and 9 o’clock respectively
- Blued steel direct-drive centre seconds-hand
Bracelet/Strap
Hand-stitched black genuine crocodile leather with exclusive 18K white gold buckle
Other versions Pink gold (70 pieces), yellow gold (20 pieces), and steel (190 pieces)
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