UNIVERSAL GENEVE | COMPUR 30 A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH SALMON DIAL, CIRCA 1940

UNIVERSAL GENEVE

COMPUR 30

A STAINLESS STEEL CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH SALMON DIAL, CIRCA 1940

Dial: salmon
Calibre: cal. 285 mechanical, 17 jewels
Case: stainless steel, snap on case back
Case number: 228'510
Closure: black unsigned leather strap and stainless steel buckle
Size: 38 mm diameter
Signed: case, dial and movement

Condition Report:
The movement is in working condition at the time of cataloguing. The chronograph function is working, however the chronograph button may need to be serviced. The dial with signs of oxidation at places especially at 1 o'clock. The case with signs of wear throughout and minor signs of polishing, however this is normal for a vintage tool watch and is very appealing.

Please note that the movement has not been tested for the accuracy of time and may need a service at the buyer's expense. Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement and we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts.

You are advised that watch straps or bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator or crocodile) are not sold with the watch and we reserve the right to remove these straps or bands prior to shipping. Furthermore, the watch may not come with its original manufacturers strap or band.

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