Universal Genève Space-Compax 885104/02 All Black

MK2 dial - fantastic condition - top collector's watch

Universal Genève Space-Compax 885104/02 All Black - fancy vintage chronograph from the 1960s
fancy vintage chronograph from the 1960s
completely black dial with original tritium in hands and markers
black rotatable bezel with minute markers and lume dot at 60
asymmetric stainless-steel case
original acrylic crystal with UG logo in its center
original and fully intact rubber pushers, signed winding crown
screw-down case back
clearly legible numbers on the back
manual-wind movement Universal Genève 85 caliber (based on Valjoux 72)
engravings inside the case back
striking and exotic on the wrist

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Description
The Space-Compax is one of the last truly innovative chronographs made by Universal Genève and was strongly influenced by the "loud" design of the 1970s. The asymmetrical case was intended to increase the water resistance of the watch. Another pretty unique feature are the waterproof rubber pushers. The heart of the watch was the robust caliber UG 85, based on Valjoux 72. The Universal Genève Space Compax was shortlisted alongside the Omega Speedmaster for NASA's space expeditions.

Here you can see the MK2 version with black dial and black subdials. A distinguishing feature of this MK2 dial are the baton tritium indexes, which are enclosed in a white U. In contrast, the first-generation dial has white subdials and simple stick-shaped indexes.

Besides the beautiful design, the condition of this Space Compax is simply remarkable. Perfect dial, unpolished case, original crystal, original crown, and even the vulnerable rubber pushers, which often get hard or are not even present, are completely intact on this watch and function perfectly.

Condition report
Dial: absolutely flawless matte black finish - original, not re-painted tritium luminous material - tritium color matching in hands and markers - signed "SWISS T".

Case: sharp lugs - very light wear marks - clearly legible engravings of the reference and serial numbers on the back - original winding crown with a UG logo - acrylic crystal with the UG logo in its center - original and intact rubber pushers - correct engravings inside the caseback.

Bezel: black bezel in great condition - light scratch between 11 and 12 o'clock (only visible under a loupe) - original lume dot at 60 - rotatable in both directions.

Movement: manual wind caliber Universal Genève 85 (Valjoux 72) - timegrapher: rate: -39s/day, amplitude: 280, beat error: 0.0.

Summing-Up
Due to its design and history, the Universal Genève Space Compax is a very popular vintage collector watch. However, only specimens in very good and original condition are collectible and in demand. The watch offered here meets exactly these criteria and will satisfy any discerning collector.

Serial number: 2510xxx (1966)

Int.Exe.: 65255
Features

Manufacturer: Universal Genève

Model: Space-Compax

Reference: 885104/02

Functions: small running second - screw-down crown - hour and minute - stopwatch - rotating bezel - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback

Material: Stainless steel

Dial: black

Watch glass: plexiglass

Bracelet: leather

Type of clasp: pin buckle

Length: 40mm

Width: 38mm

Height: 15mm

Caliber name: Universal Genève 85 (Valjoux 72), 17 jewels

Movement type: manual wound

Year of Manufacture: 1966

Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition

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