Family: UG 281 chronograph36h power reserve18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
12.25 ligne (27.8mm) chronograph. 18,000 vph. Uni-Compax, Compax, and Tri-Compax variants.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Manual Winding
Power Reserve
36h
Frequency
18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)
Diameter
28.5mm
Height
7.1mm
Display Type
Analog
COMPLICATIONS
Chronograph
FEATURES
Column Wheel
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
Manual WindingSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
In-houseLAUNCH YEAR
1940CALIBER FAMILY
UG 281 chronographALSO KNOWN AS
281
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