1940s Universal Genève Compax Chronograph Pocket Watch In 14k Gold

Why This Watch Matters This highly unusual Compax pocket watch model is fitted in a 14k-gold case and has a killer patina across the board. Catch it while you can because it may be a while until you see another like this. The Full Story We often associate a Universal Genève Compax with a wristwatch, but this is a very rare pocket watch version in 14k gold. Both the case and dial have gained a beautiful patina that puts this example in its own class. It has a similar case configuration to the Compax wristwatch models from the 1940s, with square pushers. The dial configuration is also nearly identical to the wristwatch version of the Compax, with the 30-minute register, 12-hour register, and running 60 seconds register, plus luminous alpha hands. Aesthetically speaking, the patina on the dial is what makes this watch special. The lume on the numerals has aged beautifully and blends in seamlessly with the rest of the dial; as a counterpoint, the blue tachymeter scale and outer 60-minute r