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Vintage Universal Genève Tri Compax 12551 Rosé 1940s

Universal Genève Tri Compax 12551 Rosé 1940s

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The Universal Geneve Tri-Compax is quite simply one of the most desirable and most collectible watches on the vintage market today.

Our version with the reference 12551 from the 1940s is not just a great example of this model - it's also a great demonstration as to why the Tri Compax is so avidly sought. It features a beautiful 18k rose gold case with angled lugs and a dial layout that is to die for. 

CASE:

  • great overall condition, showing some very minor traces of use
  • 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Jung & Fils
  • professionally polished to UG factory specifications
  • 36 mm (without crown) / 45 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 13 mm thick
  • year: 1940s
  • reference: 12551
  • total weight: 48 g 

MOVEMENT:

  • Universal Geneve Cal. 287 manual wind
  • 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
  • professionally serviced in 01/2025
  • -7 sec/d / 320°

DIAL:

  • original never touched silver colored dial in great condition
  • original hands, dial and crown
  • original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
  • some evenly developed patina throughout the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

  • comes with black aftermarket leather strap is fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.5 mm thick
  • comes with aftermarket rose gold plated buckle

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #853



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