1945 Universal Geneve Tri-Compax 'Two-tone military dial' - Stainless steel - Ref. 22258
A rare and fine Triple-Quantième iconic watch.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is one of the most desirable and most collectible watch on the vintage market. This version, from 1945 is not exceptionnal only by the fact that it's in original untouched condition, but also because it has the very rare original 'Military' dial with triple scales (Telemeter, tachymeter and seconds) and on top of that, it is two-tone glazed.
We also greatly appreciate:
.The original faceted pushers and crown in excellent condition.
.The inside of the case back with its original 'Bouchonné' finish.
.The blued steel hands.
.The 1945 original moon disk with face.
.The overall exceptional 'Unpolished and original' condition.
It is a true collector's timepiece.
THE STORY
1894 The origins
Talented watch makers Numa Emile Descombes and Ulysse Georges Perret, found a company specializing in making complicated watches. Foreign trade develops rapidly and products are enthusiastically received.
1897 Early successes
Descombes dies and Perret associates with Louis Edouard Berthoud in making complete pocket-watches. In 1898 they present a chronograph with 30-counter, the Universal Watch Extra, and subsequently release their first wristwom chronograph in 1917.
1934 A legend in the making
The company is renamed Universal Watch, relocates to Geneva and enjoys impressive and international growth. A succession of elegant and complicated models — the Compax, Aero-Compax and Tri-Compax (1930-40), Polerouter (1954) and Microtor UG66 (1966) — leave and indelible imprint on their area.
1960’s A brand on the move
In keeping with its taste for innovation, Universal Genève launches the world’s thinnest quartz calibre in 1975. During the 1980s and 90s, the brand enjoys an impressive international reputation and its represented in South-East Asia, the Middle East and Italy.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Tri-Compax 'Military'
- Reference: 22258
- Case N°: 11573XX
- Year: 1945
- Material: Stainless steel
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 35x44x12mm
- Caliber: In House UG 481
- Bracelet/Strap: Black leather
- Lug width: 18mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in great condition with a well preserved original dial, unscratched crystal, the blued hands and unrepolished case are also in great condition, all angles are sharp. The rare two-tone military dial is dashing.
This is a great and rare timepiece, elegant and and highly collectible.
A nice presence on the wrist, perfect for casual or formal wear.
