1949 Universal Geneve Tri-Compax oversized 'Applied Gold Numbers' - Solid 18k Gold - Ref. 12268
A rare and fine Triple-Quantième iconic oversized 37mm 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 oversized version, from 1949 is not exceptionnal only by the fact that it's in original untouched condition, but also because it has the original dial with applied gold numbers.
We also greatly appreciate:
.The original faceted pushers in excellent shape.
.The inside of the case back with its original 'Bouchonné' finish.
.The crisp case 18k hallmark on the inside of the lug.
.The gold dauphine hands.
.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
- Reference: 12253
- Case N°: 11134XX
- Year: 1945
- Material: Solid 18K Yellow Gold
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 35x43x12mm
- Caliber: In House UG 481
- Bracelet/Strap: Black leather
- Lug width: 16mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in great condition with a well preserved original dial, unscratched crystal, the gold hands and unrepolished case are also in great shape, all angles are sharp. There oversized 37mm solid 18k yellow gold case is impressive.
This is a great and rare timepiece, elegant and and highly collectible.
A nice presence on the wrist, perfect for casual or formal wear.
