Universal Genève Aero-Compax Reference 22414 Retailed by Astrua

I’m thrilled to be offering this spectacular Universal Genève Aero-Compax reference 22414. While I am a personal fan of almost all vintage UGs, the complicated models from the 1940s are the ones that speak to me the most. Emerging during the era of aviation, the watch is designed for pilots and features an additional display within the subdial at 12 o’clock. The non-luminous dial is in fantastic condition. It does not show any signs of water ingress and has very little blemishing which is extremely uncommon for UGs from this period. The arched “Universal Genève” and “Aero-Compax” signatures are very subtle. Upon close inspection one can notice the very small signature of Astrua Torino, the retailer based out of Turin, Italy. This is one of very few double-signed UG wristwatches known to the market from this era.

The case is in spectacular condition and is unpolished. It measures 37.5mm in diameter (or 44.5mm lug-to-lug). The watch features drilled lugs. The watch is powered by the calibre 285 and the watch dates to the late 1930s.

The watch is paired on a 19mm “Honey Wind” strap by Nick Gabarro. It does not come with box or papers.

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