183 . Universal
A rare stainless steel anti-magnetic chronograph wristwatch with black lacquer dial and bracelet
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Manufacturer Universal Year 1942
Reference No . 22223 Movement No . 17 ’ 848 Case No . 2 74 ’ 884 Model Name Uni-compax Material Stainless steel Calibre Mechanical , 281 ,
17 jewels
Bracelet / Strap Stainless steel bracelet , 165 mm . maximum length
Clasp / Buckle Stainless steel folding deployant clasp Dimensions 34 mm . diameter Signed
Case , dial and movement signed
Estimate HKD 40,000-64,000 USD 5,000-8,000
Literature For another example of a stainless steel Universal with 281 caliber , please see by I Cronografi Da Polso Preziose memoire del XX Secolo Volume I by Paul White , page 246 and 247 .
Chronographs became very popular with society in the 1930s . Watch manufactures of the time were keen to capitalize on this new trend making a variety of chronographs with different dial designs . The present watch is in extremely well preserved condition with water-resistanttype case that still displays its original engravings to the case back . Its original black dial is extremely well preserved and has turned to a warm brown tone and its stainless steel hands perfectly matching the dial white graphics , giving the watch a very classic , yet stylish look .