1940s Universal Genève Compax Reference 12550

Why This Watch Matters This Compax illustrates the beauty of Universal Genève’s production in the 1940s, with a rich champagne dial that bears applied indexes and complements the elegant yet modern 36mm yellow-gold case. The Full Story From 1935 onwards the Compax was the ultimate three-register chronograph from Universal Genève. Their archives show that this model came in a multitude of shapes and with a variety of features in just over 185 different Compax references. The reference 12550 is characteristic of 1940s production, with square pushers and thin, blued hands. The champagne dial is one of the main highlights of this watch, as it neatly matches the tone of the yellow-gold case. Additionally, the 36mm size, combined with its thinness, makes for a very modern and comfortable watch. The Fine Print Maker: Universal GenèveModel: CompaxReference: 12550Year: 1940sCase No: 1129273Material: 18k yellow goldDimensions: 36mm diameter, 11mm thicknessSapphire Crystal: No, plexiglassLume: No