Universal Geneve Compax Chronograph

Written by Chuck Peterson

Launched in 1936, the Compax chronograph displayed a revolutionary third chronometer counter for totalizing the hours and minutes timed. At Baselworld, Universal Geneve will debut this updated model.

The case measures 42mm. It has an AR-coated sapphire crystal and a display back. It is water resistant to 50 meters.

Movement is the hand-wound caliber UG 84.2 with 17 jewels, beating at 21,600 bph and with a power reserve of 42 hours. It features Cotes de Geneva bridges, rhodium-plated and finely sand-blasted plates, hand chamfered, with an engraved and gilded chronograph bridge.

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