Universal Geneve Compax Universal Genève Tribute to Compax Red Gold / Black
Reference RU281121B1X1
About this watch
The Universal Genève Tribute to Compax RU281121B1X1 debuted in 2025 as one of three red-gold variants in the Tribute to Compax collection. Its 36 mm 18 k red-gold case is 12.67 mm thick with polished surfaces, a fixed aluminum tachymeter bezel, and double-glareproof sapphire crystal. The black grand feu enamel dial features contrasting white enamel counters, red-gold-plated hour and minute hands, black counter hands, and a red chronograph seconds hand—all luminous with Super-LumiNova.
Inside, the watch houses the Caliber 281, a hand-wound, column-wheel chronograph movement measuring 28.5 mm in diameter and 7.10 mm in height. It beats at 18,000 vph (2.5 Hz) and offers approximately 36 hours of power reserve.
This reference is delivered on a brown calfskin bund strap by Satoru Hosoi, crafted from interlocked pieces sewn together as a continuous cuff. The strap closes with an 18 k red-gold pin buckle, and the watch is water-resistant to 50 meters with a lug width of 19 mm.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Universal Geneve
- Family
- Compax
- Model
- Universal Genève Tribute to Compax Red Gold / Black
- Reference
- RU281121B1X1
- Movement
- 281
- Movement Features
-
- Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
- Chronograph, Column wheel
- Case
- Red Gold 36mm
- Dial Color
- Black
- Water Resistance
- 50
Current Listings
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[Reduced] 1948 Universal Genève Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph, Ref. 52218
This 1948 Universal Genève Tri-Compax Moonphase Chronograph features a Light Champagne dial and is powered by an in-house Cal. 481 Mechanical movement, showcasing the brand's engineering prowess with its complex full-calendar chronograph.
- Condition: great vintage condition
- Material: 14K Yellow Gold
- Case diameter: 35mm
- Case thickness: 12mm
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