Description

Age: Manufactured between 1966 and 1967 per serial number dating tables direct from Universal Geneve

Maker: Universal Geneve

Case:   Solid stainless steel waterproof screw down caseback.  Beautiful twisted lugs design was contemporaneous with the well known Omega Speedmaster.  Signed inside with the Universal Geneve logo.  Case back contains the serial number and reference number.

Cleaned, likely unpolished case; the original lines and angles all intact.

Correct, signed crown

Crystal has recently been replaced.  The original crystal developed a crack that could have caused damage to the dial.  I still have the original crystal if you would like it included with the watch, just let us know.

Dial:  Clean, correct dial for this reference, with factory paint–never re-painted.  Nicely aged luminous hour markers are original.   Signed Swiss T.

Correct, later Tri-Compax hands are all original.

Movement: Universal Geneve calibre 281.  These complicated movements were among the most technically advanced ‘mass market’ time pieces of their era and rivaled the very best from the likes of Movado, Vacheron, Jaeger LeCoultre, and Patek Philippe.

Manual wind, chronograph.  17 Jewels.

Frequency: 18,000 beats per hour.

Signed Universal Geneve.

Recently serviced by our master watchmaker.  Excellent running condition, keeping good time.

Dimensions:  45mm x 36 mm without crown, 39mm with crown.  19 mm strap.

Condition:  Truly remarkable overall condition, for a great later period Tri-Compax watch by Universal.  These pieces are currently undervalued, but have been rapidly appreciating with recent coverage by Hodinkee and other vintage watch publications.  There were only two watch brands that were worthy enough to be carried by the renowned Henri Stern Watch Agency in NYC: Patek and Universal.  This heritage, combined with an in-house calibre and timeless styling makes this one of the most desirable vintage wrist watches today.  Pieces like this represent the upper echelon of preservation and condition and are considered investment quality watches.

Strap: Pictured on a Horween Shell leather strap, which perfectly compliments the this beautiful panda dial.  Add a signed, period Universal buckle here.

Shipping & Payment: Due to the value, payment will only be accepted via Bank wire, Cashiers check or other direct payment methods.  References are available.  For domestic and international orders, will only ship FedEx, signature on delivery.  Please select this option on check out to avoid additional charges later.