Universal Geneve Compax Universal Genève Tribute to Compax Red Gold / Brown

Reference RU281121Q1X1

About this watch

The Universal Genève Tribute to Compax RU281121Q1X1 debuted in 2025 as part of the red-gold series within Universal Genève’s Tribute to Compax line. The 36 mm 18 k red-gold case measures 12.67 mm in thickness and features a fixed aluminum tachymeter bezel, cambered sapphire crystal, and screwed-in caseback. The brown grand feu enamel dial is paired with black enamel chronograph counters, red-gold-plated hour, minute, and counter hands, and a red central chronograph seconds hand—all accented with Super-LumiNova. The movement is the Universal Genève Caliber 281, a manual-winding column-wheel chronograph operating at 18,000 vph with a 36-hour power reserve, displaying hours, minutes, small seconds, and chronograph functions for 30-minute and 12-hour intervals. Completing the watch is an olive-and-black calfskin bund strap handmade by Satoru Hosoi, secured by an 18 k red-gold pin buckle. Water resistance is rated to 50 meters.
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Specifications

Brand
Universal Geneve
Family
Compax
Model
Universal Genève Tribute to Compax Red Gold / Brown
Reference
RU281121Q1X1
Movement
281
Movement Features
  • Hours, Minutes, Small Seconds
  • Chronograph, Column wheel
Case
Red Gold 36mm
Dial Color
Brown
Water Resistance
50

Current Listings

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Universal Genève - 52218 · $8,900
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
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Nov 10, 2025, 9:30 AM
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1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

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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
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Apr 7, 2025, 6:12 PM
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1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

Universal Geneve - 22493 · $3,350
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
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Feb 3, 2025, 1:10 PM
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1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

Universal Geneve - 22493 · $3,350
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
Posted at
Jan 22, 2025, 1:29 AM
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