Universal Geneve Tri Compax 22258 Rose 1940s

Universal Geneve Tri Compax 22258 Rose 1940sThe 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 22258 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: good overall condition, showing some traces of

3- body 18k white gold case with snap-on case back

Year: end of 1930s

22 mm (without crown) / 40 mm (lug-to-lug) / 17 mm (between lugs)

original sapphire crystal

showing minor traces of use (unpolished

It comes in unpolished condition with the original Patek Philippe leather strap and 18k yellow gold Patek Philippe buckle

black after market lizard leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 3

The golden AP logo is the icing on the cake

This example is the manual wind version and is featured by a clean design with no date

The case form changed compared to its predecessor

Reference: 2383-6

moon phases and a gold-plated Jaeger-LeCoultre buckle