98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 629
Universal Genève "Compur", Case No. 630628, Cal. 285, 35 mm, circa 1936
A Geneva wristwatch with chronograph and flexible lugs
Case: steel, push back. Dial: silvered.
Universal Genève launched their "Compur" model in 1934, which was the same year Breitling introduced their chronograph with two pushers in the market. Breitling’s novel design was a benchmark for chronographs and many other brands - such Universal Genève - followed suit.
Universal Genève produced the Compur until the compax range was introduced in the 1940s, which drew the interest of air forces all over Europe and resulted in a declining interest in the Compur. This is why only relatively few examples of this model in good condition are around today.
This piece is particularly charming: The unusually large protruding lugs lend a unique appeal to the watch and make it look bigger.
A Geneva wristwatch with chronograph and flexible lugs
Case: steel, push back. Dial: silvered.
Universal Genève launched their "Compur" model in 1934, which was the same year Breitling introduced their chronograph with two pushers in the market. Breitling’s novel design was a benchmark for chronographs and many other brands - such Universal Genève - followed suit.
Universal Genève produced the Compur until the compax range was introduced in the 1940s, which drew the interest of air forces all over Europe and resulted in a declining interest in the Compur. This is why only relatively few examples of this model in good condition are around today.
This piece is particularly charming: The unusually large protruding lugs lend a unique appeal to the watch and make it look bigger.
estimated
2.900—4.500 €
Price realized
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