About Majex
Majex was a Swiss watch manufacturer known for producing high-quality timepieces, sold primarily through Marchand & Jobin in London. With a history dating back to the 1940s, Majex watches included a variety of styles, such as military, dress, and pocket watches. Among their notable creations is a 1944 gold wristwatch, a gentleman’s timepiece featuring a 9ct yellow gold case, a black dial, and a manual wind movement. This watch was presented to J.R. Bentley as a leaving gift from BTM in 1945. Another example is the 1952 dress watch, which combined classic elegance with a 9ct gold case, a silver/white dial, and an Eclipse 10.5” movement. In 1960, Majex introduced a men’s watch with a 9k gold case, a 21-jewel manual wind movement, and an Edinburgh hallmark. Additionally, Majex produced pocket watches, including vintage and rare models.
About The ‘Super-Compressor’
The “Super Compressor” is a trademarked case design manufactured by Ervin Piquerez S.A. (EPSA) from the late 1950s to the early 1970s, renowned for its innovative sealing mechanism that made watches more watertight as they descended deeper underwater. Patented in 1956, the design featured spring-loaded, multi-part case backs that tightened against the middle case and gasket under increasing pressure. Though Super Compressors were produced in various configurations, the most iconic examples used EPSA’s dual-crown design with internal rotating bezels, often marked by cross-hatched crowns at 2 and 4 o’clock. These cases were supplied to numerous brands, including Jaeger-LeCoultre, Longines, Hamilton, and Enicar, resulting in a wide range of designs despite their shared core structure.
Super Compressors came in two primary sizes (36 mm and 42 mm), with larger models being more sought-after. Prices for surviving examples vary significantly, depending on the brand and condition, ranging from under $1,000 for lesser-known brands to tens of thousands for models like the Jaeger-LeCoultre Polaris. Some models were even issued to military divers, such as the Polish Navy’s Enicar Sherpa Super Dive and the Royal Australian Navy’s Droz models, which often carry a premium. However, sourcing genuine replacement parts can be challenging, as EPSA no longer exists. Super Compressors remain a fascinating and diverse segment of vintage dive watches, offering options for collectors at every budget level.
Servicing and Guarantee
This timepiece has been serviced with full disassembly. There is a 12-month guarantee, subject to the usage and care guidelines.
Overview
Case and Strap
- Stainless steel case
- x2 Matching stainless steel crowns
- Matching stainless steel caseback
- Domed acrylic crystal
- 19mm black rubber strap
Dimensions:
- Width w/o crown 34.3mm.
- Width w/ crown 39.6mm.
- Height 42.6mm.
- Thickness 13.6mm.
- Lug width 19mm.
Dial and Hands
- Sleek black dial
- Majex printed logo
- White outer -dial indeces and numerals
- Off white main dial indeces and numerals
Movement
- AS 1712/13
Testing Results
- Testing duration: 1 week.
- Average timekeeping range: 15 – 30 sec/day.
Servicing and Guarantee
- Fully serviced.
- Mechanics in full working order.
- 12-month guarantee.
- Guarantee Terms and Conditions.
