The Universal Geneve Tri-Compax is quite simply one of the most desirable and most collectible watches on the vintage market today.

Our version with the reference 22258 from the 1940s 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 beautiful 18k rose gold case with angled lugs and a dial layout that is to die for. 

CASE:

• good overall condition, showing some traces of use
• 3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Marcel Pugin SA
• 34 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 12.5 mm thick
  
• year: 1940s
• reference: 22258
• total weight: 45 g 

MOVEMENT:

• Universal Geneve Cal. 481
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced in 12/2024
• +15 sec/d / 310°

DIAL:

• original never touched cream dial in good condition
• original hands, dial and crown
• original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial
• some evenly developed patina throughout the dial
• hands of top and bottom sub dial are swapped and will be corrected before shipment

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• comes with black aftermarket leather strap is fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.5 mm thick
• comes with aftermarket rose gold plated buckle

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #826