Universal Genève Tri Compax 12551 Rosé 1940s

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 12551 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:

great overall condition, showing some very minor traces of use

3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Jung & Fils

professionally polished to UG factory specifications

36 mm (without crown) / 45 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 13 mm thick

year: 1940s

reference: 12551

total weight: 48 g 

MOVEMENT:

Universal Geneve Cal. 287 manual wind

17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 44 hours power reserve

professionally serviced in 01/2025

-7 sec/d / 320°

DIAL:

original never touched silver colored dial in great condition

original hands, dial and crown

original and evenly aged lume on hands and dial

some evenly developed patina throughout the dial

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