Universal Genève 22250 Tri-Compax – 1940s

A Holy-Grail Chronograph — The Pinnacle of Universal Genève Collecting

The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is one of the most coveted and historically important watches in vintage collecting. This Ref. 22250 from the mid-1940s is not only an exceptional example of the model — it’s a perfect demonstration of why the Tri-Compax has achieved legendary status.

This piece features a beautifully preserved stainless steel case with rare spider lugs, giving it a sculptural wrist presence. The dial layout, combining chronograph, triple calendar, and moonphase, is one of the most harmonious and iconic designs of the era.

What makes this example truly extraordinary: it remains in outstanding condition and comes with its original Universal Genève box, still bearing a vintage jeweler’s sticker from Budapest, Hungary — a remarkable piece of its provenance.

A museum-grade collector’s watch that rarely surfaces in such untouched and complete condition.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

• original never touched silver colored dial in flawless condition
• original hands and crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• matte grey GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
• GOLDAMMER stainless steel buckle

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing almost no traces of use
• 3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back
• 34.5 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 13 mm thick
• year: 1945-46
• reference: 22250
• total weight: 42 g

MOVEMENT:

• Universal Geneve Cal. 481
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 11/2025
• +6 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

• including Universal Geneve Box with sticker from jeweler in Budapest Hungary
• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1295