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 (2.5 Hz)
Diameter
31.7mm
Display Type
Analog
Winding
Manual
COMPLICATIONS
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QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
Manual WindingSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
In-houseLAUNCH YEAR
1944CALIBER FAMILY
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