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Universal Genève Calibre 285

Manual WindingDiscontinuedIn-house
Family: UG 285 chronograph18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)

Calibre 285 is a 14 ligne (31.7mm) manual-winding chronograph introduced by Universal Genève in 1944. It operates at 18,000 vph and was produced at the Pellaton factory in Les Ponts-de-Martel. The movement formed the UG 285 chronograph family, which included Uni-Compax, Compax, Dato-Compax, and Tri-Compax versions. Production has discontinued.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement Type

Manual Winding

Frequency

18,000 vph (2.5 Hz)

Diameter

31.7mm

Display Type

Analog

Winding

Manual

COMPLICATIONS

Chronograph

QUICK FACTS

TYPE

Manual Winding

STATUS

Discontinued

MANUFACTURE

In-house

LAUNCH YEAR

1944

CALIBER FAMILY

UG 285 chronograph

ALSO KNOWN AS

285

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