Universal Geneve Compax Universal Genève Tribute to Compax White Gold / Black
Reference JU281121B1X1
About this watch
The Universal Genève Tribute to Compax JU281121B1X1 debuted in 2025 within the same six-piece series inspired by Nina Rindt’s personal Compax. This version pairs a 36 mm × 12.67 mm 18 k white-gold case with a fixed aluminum tachymeter bezel and glare-proofed sapphire crystal. Its dial is executed in black grand feu enamel with crisp white enamel subdials and a red varnished chronograph seconds hand recalling the modification seen on Rindt’s 1960s watch.
Rhodium-plated hour and minute hands contrast against the glossy enamel surface, while the black counter hands complete the monochrome aesthetic. All hands are treated with Super-LumiNova. The tri-register chronograph layout remains faithful to the historical Compax arrangement.
At its core lies the Universal Genève Caliber 281, a hand-wound, column-wheel movement restored from vintage stock. The caliber measures 28.5 mm in diameter, 7.10 mm thick, and beats at 18,000 vph with a power reserve of around 36 hours.
This model is delivered on a black calfskin bund strap designed by Satoru Hosoi, built from interlocking leather sections sewn together to form a continuous cuff. The strap is fitted with an 18 k white-gold pin buckle and stamped with both Universal Genève and HOSOÏ-PARIS signatures.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Universal Geneve
- Family
- Compax
- Model
- Universal Genève Tribute to Compax White Gold / Black
- Reference
- JU281121B1X1
- 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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[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