Universal Geneve Tri Compax 22258 Rose 1940s
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 22258 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:
- good overall condition, showing some traces of use
- 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Marcel Pugin SA
- 34 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 12.5 mm thick
- year: 1940s
- reference: 22258
- total weight: 45 g
MOVEMENT:
- Universal Geneve Cal. 481
- 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced in 12/2024
- +15 sec/d / 310°
DIAL:
- original never touched cream dial in good condition
- original hands, dial and crown
- original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
- some evenly developed patina throughout the dial
- hands of top and bottom sub dial are swapped and will be corrected before shipment
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: #826
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