Universal. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Triple Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Moonphases

Signed Universal, Genève, Tri-Compax, Case No. 12'552, Serial No. 1'074'758, Manufactured in 1945

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Universal. A Fine 18k Pink Gold Triple Calendar Chronograph Wristwatch Moonphases
Signed Universal, Genève, Tri-Compax, Case No. 12'552, Serial No. 1'074'758, Manufactured in 1945

Movement: Manual, Cal. UG 287
Dial: Silvered, gold baton numerals, two apertures for day and month in French, four subsidiary dials
Case: 18k pink gold, snap on back, two rectangular buttons in the band, 36mm diam.
Strap/Buckle: Associated leather strap, associated pink gold plated buckle
Accompanied by: A Universal Extract from the Archives

Lot Essay

Launched in 1944, the legendary "Tri-Compax" is certainly one of Universal's most famous models. One of the most complex chronograph wristwatches of the period, the present watch features a triple calendar which displays the date as well as month and day in French as well as a chronograph function. The dial is well proportioned and attractive, housed in an attractive pink gold case, this example in excellent overall condition.

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