Model: Space-Compax MK II
Reference: 885104/02
Case: 2’509’XXX
Year: Circa 1966
Case material: Stainless steel
Diameter: 37.5 mm
Dial: Black MK II dial with red chronograph hand
Bezel: Black rotating bezel
Movement: Manual-winding Universal Genève calibre 85, 17 jewels
Pushers: Rubber-capped chronograph pushers
Strap: Leather strap
A rare and highly attractive example of one of Universal Genève’s most unconventional sporting chronographs, this Space-Compax MK II captures the bold, technical spirit of the brand at its most inventive. Produced in limited numbers, the reference 885104/02 stands apart for its striking all-black MK II dial, oversized case, rotating bezel, and vivid red chronograph accents — a design language that feels remarkably modern even today.
Originally conceived for underwater use, the model combines strong legibility with an unmistakably purposeful character. The black rotating bezel, luminous markers, bold handset, and rare rubber-capped chronograph pushers give the watch a distinctly utilitarian presence, while the crisp stainless steel case preserves the muscular proportions that define the reference.
At its heart is the manual-winding Universal Genève calibre 85, a respected three-register chronograph movement that reinforces the model’s serious technical identity. More unusual than the better-known Compax variants, the Space-Compax occupies a particularly compelling place within the wider Universal Genève chronograph family — rarer, more idiosyncratic, and increasingly appreciated by collectors who value originality as much as historical importance.
Presented on a leather strap, this circa 1966 example offers a particularly strong expression of mid-century tool-watch design: confident, uncommon, and unmistakably Universal Genève.
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