Family: UG 281 chronographBased on Universal Genève Calibre 281
Calibre 481 is a manual-winding chronograph manufactured by Universal Genève. It measures 14 ligne (31.7mm) in diameter, making it a larger variant of the base Calibre 281 from which it derives. The movement belongs to the UG 281 chronograph family and was offered in Uni-Compax, Compax, and Tri-Compax configurations. Production has been discontinued.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Movement Type
Manual Winding
Diameter
31.7mm
Display Type
Analog
Winding
Manual
COMPLICATIONS
Chronograph
QUICK FACTS
BRAND
TYPE
Manual WindingSTATUS
DiscontinuedMANUFACTURE
In-houseBASED ON
Universal Genève Calibre 281CALIBER FAMILY
UG 281 chronographALSO KNOWN AS
481
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