Universal Geneve 22250 Tri Compax 1940s

The Universal Geneve Tri-Compax is quite simply one of the most desirable and most collectible watches on the vintage market today. This version with the reference 22250 from 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 stainless steel case with uniquely shaped spider lugs and a dial layout that is to die for. The icing on the cake, it comes in NOS condition with the original moon phase, protection paint on the caseback and Universal Geneve Box.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver colored dial in flawless condition
• original hands and crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• dark brown GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• GOLDAMMER stainless steel buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing almost no traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back
• original protection paint on the case back
• 34.5 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 13 mm thick
  
• year: 1940s
• reference: 22250
• total weight: 41 g

MOVEMENT:

• Universal Geneve Cal. 481
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 05/2025
• -19 sec/d / 350°

BOX & PAPERS:

• including Universal Geneve Box and dust bag
• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1042