Brand: Universal Genève
Model: Tri-Compax
Reference Number: Not specified
Year of Production: Circa 1950s
Case Material: Stainless steel
Caliber: Universal Genève 481, manual winding
Dimensions: 35 mm
Gender: Men’s
Dial: White with vintage patina, painted Arabic numerals, original and unrestored
Condition: Good, original, unrestored
Functions: Chronograph, Full Calendar (day, month, date), Moon Phases
Signed: Case, movement, and dial signed Universal Genève
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax is a milestone in vintage horology, celebrated for its elegant design and mechanical sophistication. This stainless steel example with a 35 mm case retains all its original traits prized by collectors: snap-on caseback engraved with Universal Genève markings, flat chronograph pushers, and three correctors on the left side for the calendar and moon phase functions. The white dial has developed a charming and even patina over time and features hand-painted Arabic numerals—adding to its vintage charm. Powering the watch is Universal Genève’s in-house caliber 481, a manual-winding movement with 17 jewels and straight-line lever escapement—an impressive mechanical feat of its era. The watch is in good, unaltered condition, ideal for connoisseurs of post-war complicated chronographs.