312 - Universal Genève - Tri-Compax

Universal Genève - Tri-Compax (*) A rare vintage Geneva wrist chronograph with full calendar and moon phase Movm. No. 252551, Ref. 12253, Cal. 481, Case No. 1129132, Dimensions 35 mm, circa 1945, Origin Schweiz, Original box Case: 18 K red gold, push back. Dial: Silvered. Movm.: Manual. When the Tri-Compax appeared on the market in 1944, the sales figures of the Universal Genève watch manufactory increased considerably. The Tri-Compax with full calendar, moon phase and chronograph was considered a horological masterpiece and Universal Genève 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 18 K red 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 pointer date. Below are two windows for day and month, both in Italian. There is also a blue tachymeter graduation on the outer rim of the dial. The dial is slightly darkened and shows a beautiful patina. Case: very good, worn. Dial: very good. Movm.: very good, capable of running, cleaning needed. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species - such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard - are used in our catalogue or on our website for illustration purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.