Universal Genève Compax - Steel chronograph watch with cream dial
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Universal Genève is a Geneva-based maison founded in 1894 by Numa-Émile Descombes and Ulysse-Georges Perret. The maison contributed to several chapters of watchmaking history, notably by collaborating with Gérald Genta on the Polerouter in 1954. Acquired at the end of 2023 by a consortium led by Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling, the brand is making its official return in 2026.
Here we present the Compax, a famous vintage chronograph fitted with two pushers: start/stop on one side, reset on the other.
The steel reference 22296, from the 1950s, features a white dial with burgundy graduations, two subdials, and a beautiful natural cream patina. The hour markers and Arabic numerals have slightly turned golden over time, giving the dial a warm and even tone. The gilt Dauphine hands are original. Steel case, fitted with the in-house Universal Genève caliber 281 manual-winding column-wheel movement. The strap is burgundy ostrich, with a generic pin buckle.
Characteristics
- Brand: Universal Genève
- Model: Compax
- Reference: 22296
- Period: circa 1950
- Case: steel, two pushers
- Dial: patinated white, two subdials, Arabic numerals and gilt markers
- Hands: original gilt Dauphine
- Strap: burgundy ostrich
- Movement: Universal Genève caliber 281, manual-winding mechanical, column wheel
- Condition: very good vintage condition, even natural patina
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