Magnificent and very rare Universal Genève Compur steel bracelet chronograph on leather strap. Round case with stylized handles. Beautiful black lacquered dial with 2 counters. Minute totalizer at 3 o'clock and small second hand at 9 o'clock. Luminescent Arabic numerals and hands. Calibre 287 column-wheel mechanical movement. Diameter: 37 mm. Sold with an extract from the Universal Genève archives. * Introduced in 1934, the Compur model marked a milestone in the history of chronographs, being among the first to feature two pushers. Reference 22518 was produced from 1945 onwards, and stands out for its imposing size for the time. A collector's item, its rarity and aesthetics make it an ideal choice for vintage watch enthusiasts.