{"product_id":"universal-geneve-uni-compax-cadran-creme-22296","title":"Universal Genève Compax - Steel chronograph watch with cream dial ","description":"\u003cp\u003eUniversal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere we present the Compax, a famous vintage chronograph fitted with two pushers: start\/stop on one side, reset on the other.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacteristics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Universal Genève\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Compax\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference: 22296\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeriod: circa 1950\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase: steel, two pushers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDial: patinated white, two subdials, Arabic numerals and gilt markers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHands: original gilt Dauphine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrap: burgundy ostrich\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovement: Universal Genève caliber 281, manual-winding mechanical, column wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good vintage condition, even natural patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ","brand":"PROSPER WATCHES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55373652689225,"sku":"MONTRE-032","price":5300.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/5311\/1432\/files\/mp_76153_0_bb0c69d9-da6f-40a2-b894-82bd6ea64c8d.png?v=1789661223","url":"https:\/\/58facettes.com\/products\/universal-geneve-uni-compax-cadran-creme-22296","provider":"58 Facettes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}