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Lot 50
UNIVERSAL GENEVE. A FINE AND RARE 18K GOLD TRIPLE CALEDAR CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH WITH MOON PHASES, ORIGINAL GUARANTEE AND BOX
SIGNED UNIVERSAL GENEVE, TRI-COMPAX, REF 122’101, CASE NO. 1’768’536, CIRCA 1956
Closed11 November 2019
Price Realised
CHF 5,250
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Specialist note
This endangered species strap is shown for display purposes only and is not for sale. The watch will be supplied with a calf leather strap.
The present Universal is an attractive example of the rare Tri-Compax model, the overall appeal enhanced by the presence of the period accessories.
Launched in 1944, the legendary "Tri-Compax" is certainly among Universal's best-known models. One of the most complex chronograph wristwatches of the period, its functions include days, weeks, jumping months, moon phases, minute counter, chronographic hours, and a tachymeter scale. The model was available in steel and gold cases, with a variety of dial colors and designs. The designation “Tri” is derived from the three main complications, chronograph, full calendar and moon phases
The present Universal is an attractive example of the rare Tri-Compax model, the overall appeal enhanced by the presence of the period accessories.
Launched in 1944, the legendary "Tri-Compax" is certainly among Universal's best-known models. One of the most complex chronograph wristwatches of the period, its functions include days, weeks, jumping months, moon phases, minute counter, chronographic hours, and a tachymeter scale. The model was available in steel and gold cases, with a variety of dial colors and designs. The designation “Tri” is derived from the three main complications, chronograph, full calendar and moon phases