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Universal Follow Ref. 22223 A rare stainless steel anti-magnetic chronograph wristwatch with black lacquer dial and bracelet Universal，罕有，不銹鋼防磁鏈帶腕錶，配計時功能及黑色漆錶盤，“Uni-compax”，型號22223，1942年製 1942 34 mm. diameter Case, dial and movement signed
Manufacturer : Universal Year : 1942 Reference No : 22223 Movement No : 17'848 Case No : 274'884 Model Name : Uni-compax Material : Stainless steel Calibre : Mechanical, 281, 17 jewels Bracelet/Strap : Stainless steel bracelet, 165 mm. maximum length Clasp/Buckle : Stainless steel folding deployant clasp Dimensions : 34 mm. diameter Signed : Case, dial and movement signed Literature : For another example of a stainless steel Universal with 281 caliber, please see by I Cronografi Da Polso Preziose memoire del XX Secolo Volume I by Paul White, page 246 and 247. Catalogue Essay Chronographs became very popular with society in the 1930s. Watch manufactures of the time were keen to capitalize on this new trend making a variety of chronographs with different dial designs. The present watch is in extremely well preserved condition with water-resistant-type case that still displays its original engravings to the case back. Its original black dial is extremely well preserved and has turned to a warm brown tone and its stainless steel hands perfectly matching the dial white graphics, giving the watch a very classic, yet stylish look. Read More Maker Bio Universal Swiss • 1894 Follow Universal Genève was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland in 1894 and was originally known as "Universal Watch." Since its inception, Universal Genève has produced watches with unusually high quality for their price point. Universal was among the first brands to introduce a chronograph wristwatch. Today, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their oversized cases and interesting dial designs. Key models include a variety of "Compax" models such as the "Nina Rindt" or "Evil Nina," the Uni-Compax, the Space-Compax, the Aero-Compax and the Film-Compax. View More Works