Universal Genève Aero-Compax 22290

Universal Genève Aero-Compax 22290 - w. GF Bracelet in Collector's Condition

Basic Info Listing code : NJU037 Brand : Universal Genève Model : Aero-Compax Reference number : 22290 Movement : Manual winding Case material : Steel Bracelet material : Steel Year of production : 1945 (Approximation) Condition : Used (Very good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : Switzerland, Bern Price : CHF16,880 Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Caliber/movement : 281 Number of jewels : 17 Frequency : 18000 A/h Case Case material : Steel Case diameter : 35 mm Thickness : 12.8 mm Bezel material : Steel Crystal : Plexiglass Dial : White Dial numerals : Arabic numerals Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Steel Bracelet color : Steel Clasp : Fold clasp Clasp material : Steel Functions Chronograph Other Tempered blue hands, Only Original Parts, Vintage We are proud to offer this fantastic Aero-Compax, that has never been on the market before. It is in wonderful original condition with an untouched dial whose radium has left a nice patina over time. The case is in exceptional condition with only the slightest signs of wear. The 281 column wheel movement has also been exceptionally well preserved and runs excellently. We have tested and regulated it and saw no need for a new service. However, we will overhaul it at cost price on request. It comes with a one year warranty on a beautiful, later "beads of rice" Universal Genève bracelet from Gay Frères. Model/Modell/Modèle: Aero-Compax Year / Jahr / Année: ca. 1945 Reference / Referenz / Référence: 22290 Serial Number / Serienummer / Numéro de Série: 1073499 Case / Gehäuse / Boîtier (1-10): fantastic original stainless steel case in very strong condition with only minor signs of use, rare screw down case back with crisp numbers, dust cover (8) Movement / Werk / Mouvement: very nice original cal. 281 UG coloumn wheel chronograph movement with additional memento function - please note: there has been some confusion about this function. It is a launch time reminder for fighter pilots and thus it is not a running time. Winding / Aufzug / Remontage: manual Dial / Zifferblatt / Cadran: great white chronograph dial in rare original condition with small second on 9h, chronograph registers on 3h and 6h, memento function on 12h, blue outer tachymeter and black inner minuterie ring, with original well preserved radium lume that glows very briefly under UV Bezel / Lünette / Lunette: nice original bezel in polished steel bezel with only slight signs of wear Crystal / Glas / Verre: very good acrylic crystal with hardly any signs of wear Bracelet / Armband / Bracelet: very nice later UG "beads of rice" bracelet made by Gay Frères with folding clasp (marked 2 70) in very good condition with hardly any signs of use or stretch with a total max. length of ca. 20.5cm Diameter / Durchmesser / Diamètre: ca. 35mm Serviced / Revidiert / Révisé: tested and regulated, but service history unknown Accessoires: V-O watch pouch, our invoice with 1yr warranty