102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 451
Universal Genève "Tri-Compax", Movement No. 235543, Case No. 1069273, Ref. 52203, Cal. 481, 37 mm, circa 1944
An astronomic Geneva vintage wristwatch large version with chronograph
Case: 14k pink gold, push back. Dial: silvered.
When the Tri-Compax appeared on the market in 1944, the sales figures of the Universal watch manufactory increased considerably. The Tri-Compax with full calendar, moon phase and chronograph was considered a horological masterpiece and Universal became a synonym for quality, taste and reliability. The watch came in several case variants – steel and red or yellow gold, with case sizes ranging from 33 mm to a large 38 mm.
This Tri-Compax model in a pink gold case features square chronograph pushers and three buttons on the left for setting the day of the week, the month and the moon phase, which is displayed together with the date in a small window at 12 o’clock. Below are two windows for day and month, both in English. The blue tachymeter scale around the outer rim of the dial completes this magnificent wrist chronograph.
An astronomic Geneva vintage wristwatch large version with chronograph
Case: 14k pink gold, push back. Dial: silvered.
When the Tri-Compax appeared on the market in 1944, the sales figures of the Universal watch manufactory increased considerably. The Tri-Compax with full calendar, moon phase and chronograph was considered a horological masterpiece and Universal became a synonym for quality, taste and reliability. The watch came in several case variants – steel and red or yellow gold, with case sizes ranging from 33 mm to a large 38 mm.
This Tri-Compax model in a pink gold case features square chronograph pushers and three buttons on the left for setting the day of the week, the month and the moon phase, which is displayed together with the date in a small window at 12 o’clock. Below are two windows for day and month, both in English. The blue tachymeter scale around the outer rim of the dial completes this magnificent wrist chronograph.
Sold
estimated
3.500—5.000 €
Price realized
5.000 €