UNIVERSAL GENEVE, GOLD TWO-TONE DIAL TRI-COMPAX CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCH, REF. 181102

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.

Ref. 181102 is from the last series of the model, launched in 1969, year of production of the present example. Consigned by a private collector it is preserved in very good overall condition.