Universal Genève Calibre 285

Manual WindingDiscontinuedIn-house
Family: UG 285 chronograph18,000 vph (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.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Movement Type

Manual Winding

Frequency

18,000 vph (5 Hz)

Diameter

31.7mm

Display Type

Analog

COMPLICATIONS

Chronograph

QUICK FACTS

TYPE

Manual Winding

STATUS

Discontinued

MANUFACTURE

In-house

LAUNCH YEAR

1944

CALIBER FAMILY

UG 285 chronograph

ALSO KNOWN AS

285