Universal Geneve Aero Compax Ref. 882.424 in Steel

Lot 144

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Lot Description

CIRCA: 1990s
REF.: 882.424
CASE NUMBER: 4.199.521
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 40 mm in diameter
DIAL: Glossy white with Arabic hour markers for 24-hour timekeeping
BRACELET MATERIAL: Original brown leather strap with Universal deployant buckle
BRACELET SIZE: 6-1/2 to 7-7/8 inches
MOVEMENT: Manual wind
FUNCTIONS: 24-hour time and chronograph
CALIBER: Lemania 1873/24

Universal Geneve had a short-lived renaissance beginning in the 1980s with the production of some very attractive chronographs. These watches were made with impeccable quality, witnessed by the fine case construction, dial printing, and use of the best available movements of the period, including the Lemania 1873 found in the OMEGA Speedmaster. The present example uses a purist's 24-hour dial and adds a three-register chronograph for a unique pilot's watch that has become a Universal classic.

Accompanied by inner and outer Universal Geneve boxes and warranty.

Condition

Dial and hands in truly excellent condition. Luminous material in the dial and hands fully intact, appears original to the watch, and in excellent condition. Case with perhaps three extremely fine scratches. Movement running at time of cataloging. Overall in truly excellent, pristine condition.

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