{"product_id":"vintage-universal-geneve-compax-ref-22278-chronograph-cal-281-original-radium-dial-from-1940s","title":"Vintage Universal Genève Compax Ref. 22278, Chronograph Cal. 281, Original Radium Dial from 1940's","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Universal Genève Compax needs no introduction among collectors of vintage Swiss chronographs. Reference 22278 is one of the most recognized expressions of the Compax line - a 34mm stainless steel chronograph produced in the late 1940s to early 1950s, powered by the house caliber 281. It is the kind of watch that defined what a mid-century Swiss timepiece should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe silver dial has aged beautifully over the decades and the rectangular radium indices have taken on a rich honey patina that gives this example genuine character. The Arabic \"12\" at the top anchors the layout, and the three sub-registers are well-balanced across the dial. Tachymeter scale ring the outer track in blue print. The 34mm stainless steel case retains good original lines with the characteristic downturned lugs and mushroom chronograph pushers. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eInside, the hand-wound \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/collections\/universal-geneve\"\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/a\u003e caliber 281 is a column-wheel movement - one of the better-regarded Swiss chronograph ebauches of its era, responsible for movements across several prestigious houses. The watch has been serviced and is running correctly with all chronograph functions operating as expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1084\" data-start=\"1076\"\u003eCASE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1085\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1107\" data-start=\"1085\" data-section-id=\"1ednwyn\"\u003eStainless steel case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1125\" data-start=\"1108\" data-section-id=\"17ehj32\"\u003eReference 22278\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1156\" data-start=\"1126\" data-section-id=\"19m9e8n\"\u003eScrew-back case construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1157\" data-section-id=\"bggb65\"\u003eCase size: 34mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1157\" data-section-id=\"bggb65\"\u003eLugs to lugs: 39.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1157\" data-section-id=\"bggb65\"\u003eThickness: 12.4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1157\" data-section-id=\"bggb65\"\u003eStrap: 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1186\" data-start=\"1157\" data-section-id=\"bggb65\"\u003eOriginal mushroom chronograph pushers\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1333\" data-start=\"1298\" data-section-id=\"17dk1nz\"\u003eServiced and in working condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1343\" data-start=\"1335\"\u003eDIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1344\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1368\" data-start=\"1344\" data-section-id=\"1p7ihl3\"\u003eOriginal silvered dial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1405\" data-start=\"1369\" data-section-id=\"zbko7t\"\u003eApplied radium hour indexes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1429\" data-start=\"1406\" data-section-id=\"8gh1mv\"\u003eOriginal radium hands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1465\" data-start=\"1430\" data-section-id=\"1krvc3n\"\u003eThree-register chronograph layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1499\" data-start=\"1466\" data-section-id=\"88udf5\"\u003eTachymeter scale to outer track\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1590\" data-start=\"1541\" data-section-id=\"py8nd8\"\u003eEven vintage patina throughout the dial surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConsidering buying a radium watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn what collectors need to know about safety, aging lume, and radioactive dials in our article:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/blogs\/news\/is-it-safe-to-wear-a-radium-watch\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs It Safe to Wear a Radium Watch?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1604\" data-start=\"1592\"\u003eMOVEMENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1605\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1632\" data-start=\"1605\" data-section-id=\"7vf289\"\u003eUniversal Genève cal. 281\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1670\" data-start=\"1633\" data-section-id=\"66vqv2\"\u003eManual winding chronograph movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1683\" data-start=\"1671\" data-section-id=\"jlazrc\"\u003eSwiss made\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"1781\" data-start=\"1715\" data-section-id=\"5biyum\"\u003eServiced and running well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"DuMarko","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49116014444796,"sku":null,"price":8990.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2266\/1116\/files\/vintage-universal-geneve-compax-ref-22278-chronograph-cal-281-original-radium-dial-from-1940s-8734974.jpg?v=1779254239","url":"https:\/\/dumarko.com\/fr\/products\/vintage-universal-geneve-compax-ref-22278-chronograph-cal-281-original-radium-dial-from-1940s","provider":"DuMarko","version":"1.0","type":"link"}