Universal Geneve Compax Universal Genève Tribute to Compax White Gold / Blue
Reference JU281121C1X1
About this watch
The Universal Genève Tribute to Compax JU281121C1X1 debuted in 2025 as part of Universal Genève’s modern revival of its Compax line. The watch features a 36 mm case in 18 k white gold, 12.67 mm thick, fitted with a fixed aluminum tachymeter bezel and a sapphire crystal on both sides. The translucent blue grand feu enamel dial is paired with black enamel subdials and white varnished counter hands, complemented by rhodium-plated hour and minute hands and a red varnished central chronograph seconds hand.
The manual-winding Caliber 281—restored from Universal Genève’s archives—beats at 18,000 vph with a 36-hour power reserve. It controls hours, minutes, small seconds, and a twelve-hour column-wheel chronograph with 30-minute and 12-hour counters.
Like all models in the series, it offers 50 meters of water resistance and measures 44.44 mm lug-to-lug with a 19 mm strap width. It is fitted with a brown calfskin bund strap by Satoru Hosoi, secured by an 18 k white-gold buckle.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Universal Geneve
- Family
- Compax
- Model
- Universal Genève Tribute to Compax White Gold / Blue
- Reference
- JU281121C1X1
- Movement
- 281
- Movement Features
-
- Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
- Chronograph, Column wheel
- Case
- White Gold 36mm
- Dial Color
- Black
- Water Resistance
- 50
Current Listings
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PRICE DROP! Rare 1940s Universal Geneve Quad Register Aero Compax in European Gold Case!
A rare 1940s Universal Geneve Quad Register Aero Compax in solid gold, featuring a unique European gold case with a rare gold hallmark and a non-functioning chronograph.
- Condition: Pre-owned, shows wear throughout
- Movement: Manual wound legendary cal 287
- Case size: 37.5mm diameter
- Material: Yellow gold
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Aviation History! Rare 1940s Universal Geneve Quad Register Aero Compax in European Gold Case
This rare 1940s Universal Geneve Aero Compax in gold features a quad register with an additional crown for a visual alarm/memo. It comes with a non-standard European gold case and a unique gold hallmark.
- Condition: Pre-owned with wear throughout, serviced unknown chronograph functionality
- Case size: 37.5mm
- Diameter: 37.5mm
- Movement: Manual wound cal 287
1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial
This is a 1940's Universal Geneve Compax watch featuring a Tropical Silver Dial. The watch has a 36mm case and comes with the correct 287 movement.
- Condition: Pre-owned with some wear from use
- Case size: 36mm diameter
- Bezel material: Stainless Steel
- Dial color: Tropical Silver
1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial
This is a 1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with a Tropical Silver Dial. The watch features a 36mm case, smooth Stainless Steel bezel, original silver dial with Arabic numerals and aged lume, and blue hands that have been relumed.
- Condition: Very good (some wear)
- Case Size: 36mm
- Movement: 287
- Bracelet Type: 20mm blue/gray leather Hodinkee strap
1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial
A 1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with a tropical silver dial, original Arabic numerals and lume that has aged to a yellow/green patina.
- Condition: Very good (some wear from use)
- Case size: 36mm
- Movement: 287
- Bezel material: Stainless Steel