Universal Genève
Aero-Compax, reference 890100/01 Montre bracelet en acier avec chronographe avec cadran 24 heures | Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with 24-hour dial Vers 1965 | Circa 1965
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September 30, 10:12 AM GMT
Estimate
5,000 - 8,000 EUR
Lot Details
Description
Universal Genève
Aero-Compax, reference 890100/01
Montre bracelet en acier avec chronographe avec cadran 24 heures |
Stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with 24-hour dial
Vers 1965 |
Circa 1965
Cadran: blanc
Calibre: cal. 90 remontage manuel, 17 rubis
Boîtier: acier, fond vissé
Numéro de boîtier: 2'367'223
Fermoir: bracelet associé en cuir et boucle
Dimensions : 41 mm
Signé: boîtier, cadran et mouvement
Ecrin: non
Papiers: non
Accessoires: aucun
Dial: white
Calibre: cal. 90 manual winding, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, screw-down back
Case number: 2'367'223
Closure: associated leather strap and buckle
Dimensions: 41 mm
Signed: case, dial and movement
Box: no
Papers: no
Accessories: none
Poids brut 79.50 g |
Gross weight 79.50 g
The Universal Genève Aero-Compax 890100/01 was a true pilot watch.
Indeed, it features an unusual 24-hour dial. Thanks to it, the pilot knew instantly if it was 1PM or 1AM, which was extremely useful during intercontinental flights.
Furthermore, it has a bi-color rotating bezel also calibrated to 24 units to display a second time zone, for example the local time of the destination.
The watch is powered by the Cal 90, based on the Valjoux 178. Interestingly, the minute register located at 3 o'clock is graduated to 15, not to 30 or 45 as usually seen. This might be because it takes 15 minutes to check a plane before taking off. On the opposite side, at 9, there are the constant seconds while the 12-hour chronograph register is at 6 o'clock.
The 890100 has robust 41mm diameter case with round chronograph pushers and screw-down back with the reference and case numbers engraved on the outside.
Rarely appearing at auction, this Aero-Compax represents an opportunity to acquire a charismatic and unusual piece from one of the most sought-after manufactures of that period.