The Universal Geneve Tri-Compax is quite simply one of the most desirable and most collectible watches on the vintage market today. This version with the reference 12296 from 1950 is not just a great example of this model - it's also a great demonstration as to why the Tri-Compax is so avidly sought.

 

It features a Jumbo 37,5 mm 18k rose gold case and its very difficult to find them in this original condition with a Jumbo case and in rose gold.

 

CASE:

• excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 18K rose gold case with snap-on case back
• 37,5 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1950
• Reference: 12296

MOVEMENT:

• Universal Geneve Cal. 481 - manual wind chronograph
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 10/2023
• +9sec/d / 310°

DIAL:

• original never touched silver colored dial in good condition
• the dial has even patina and slight scratches on the hour markers 
• original hands, dial and crown