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Universal Geneve, Well Preserved Compax Oversized Ref. 22430 Circa 1940's. ...
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Description
Universal Geneve, Well Preserved Compax Oversized Ref. 22430 Circa 1940'sCase: 46 mm, stainless steel
Dial: silver dial, sub-registers for elapsed minutes, hours, sub seconds, black painted hour numerals, luminous syringe hands
Movement: Universal Geneve cal. 292, manual winding, 17 jewels
Band: original leather strap, original Universal stainless steel tang buckle
Condition Report*:
Type: Universal Geneve, Well Preserved Compax Oversized Ref. 22430 Circa 1940's
Dial: silver dial, sub-registers for elapsed minutes, hours, sub seconds, black painted hour numerals
Hands: luminous syringe hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case Width: 46 mm
Watch Movement: Universal Geneve cal. 292, manual winding, 17 jewels
Band: original leather strap, original Universal stainless steel tang buckle
Circa: 1940's
Condition: lot is in exceptional, original condition. Dial very well preserved. Case appears unpolished, few and far between surface scratches. Original leather strap showcasing much wear, original tang buckle in very good condition. Please note that, should the chrono hand run past about 10-15 seconds and then be reset, that it then spins freely. Servicing required to correct. Otherwise, movement runs and sets as it should. Service is recommended for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
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and do not constitute a representation, warranty, or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "AS IS".
Dial: silver dial, sub-registers for elapsed minutes, hours, sub seconds, black painted hour numerals
Hands: luminous syringe hands
Metal: stainless steel
Case Width: 46 mm
Watch Movement: Universal Geneve cal. 292, manual winding, 17 jewels
Band: original leather strap, original Universal stainless steel tang buckle
Circa: 1940's
Condition: lot is in exceptional, original condition. Dial very well preserved. Case appears unpolished, few and far between surface scratches. Original leather strap showcasing much wear, original tang buckle in very good condition. Please note that, should the chrono hand run past about 10-15 seconds and then be reset, that it then spins freely. Servicing required to correct. Otherwise, movement runs and sets as it should. Service is recommended for daily use and timekeeping accuracy.
Auction Info
2025 June 3 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature® Auction #5567 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2025
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