1945 Universal Genève Uni-Compax Ref. 224100

Why This Watch Matters Universal's Uni-Compax is among the most classic vintage chronographs, and this stainless steel example with luminous dial and hands harkens back to what a tool watch was in the 1940s. The Full Story The Compax series of chronographs are some of the most iconic and well-known models from Universal Genève's rich history. The model line hit the market in 1936 and would come to include a number of different "Compax" variations, such as the Aero-Compax, Uni-Compax, Tri-Compax, and Dato-Compax. Universal Genève offered these chronographs in a variety of configurations and case metals. Stainless steel cases with luminous dials and hands were meant to be "tool watches" in the era, where gold cases with non-luminous dials and hands were more formal and dressy. The Compax line was sold at retailers like Henri Stern in New York and proved to be a great success at its lower price point compared to other chronographs it shared a showroom with. The ref. 224100 was produced