{"product_id":"universal-geneve-uni-compax-as08618","title":"Universal Genève Uni-Compax","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal Genève is a very special brand, and one that most of us here at Analog:Shift and vintage enthusiasts alike feel very strongly about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile probably best known for the Polerouter, the line of chronographs known as the 'Compax' is a close second - and f\u003c\/span\u003eor us, the ranks as one of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emost desired models of vintage chronographs, full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEver since its debut in the 1940s, it has seen numerous iterations ranging from more complicated and elegant dress pieces - to proper sporty racing chronographs with a more substantial case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis particular piece, a two-register Uni-Compax Reference 12445\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e is the former of the two.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDating to circa 1945, it features 34.5mm case with square pushers, an acrylic crystal, a satin silver dial with radial brushed sub registers and an outer \u003cem\u003etachymeter\u003c\/em\u003e scale, a matching blued-steel handset, and UG's Calibre 285 hand-cranking chronograph movement within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis early example remains in strong condition overall and represents nearly everything that we love about old UG. Fantastic build quality executed in a functional package with looks to die for.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen you strap it on your wrist you’ll quickly see why collectors are always on the hunt for Compaxes such as this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe are massive fans and are delighted to offer this one here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40220554952791,"sku":"40991379","price":4900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS08618_40991379_UNIVERSALGENEVE_UNI-COMPAX_12445-6.jpg?v=1690561388","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-uni-compax-as08618","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}