Universal Geneve 222100/1 Tri Compax 1960s

Universal Genève Tri-Compax Ref. 222100/1 – The Complete Collector's Chronograph (1963–1965) Few vintage chronographs enjoy the reputation of the Universal Genève Tri-Compax. Introduced in the 1940s, it quickly became one of the most technically advanced wristwatches of its time, combining a chronograph, triple calendar, and moonphase in a beautifully balanced package. Long before complicated wristwatches became fashionable again, the Tri-Compax established Universal Genève as one of Switzerland's most innovative manufactures. This Ref. 222100/1 from the mid-1960s is an especially desirable example. Housed in a beautifully proportioned 36 mm stainless steel case, it features the highly sought-after grey dial, a far rarer configuration than the traditional silver variants. The rich grey tone gives the watch remarkable depth, while the perfectly symmetrical arrangement of the calendar displays, chronograph registers, and moonphase creates one of the most harmonious dial designs ever produced. Powering the watch is the celebrated Universal Genève Cal. 281, a refined manually wound movement that combines mechanical complexity with everyday reliability. Its elegant construction and smooth chronograph operation are a reminder of why Universal Genève was once considered one of the great names in complicated watchmaking. Accompanied by its original Universal Genève presentation box, this rare grey-dial Tri-Compax Ref. 222100/1 represents one of the finest expressions of mid-century complicated watchmaking. - wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference - DIAL: original never touched rare grey dial in great condition original hands and crown original and evenly aged lume on hands an dial STRAP & BUCKLE: grey GOLDAMMER KARDINAL Alligator Embossed Leather Watch Strap / 2 mm thick stainless steel GOLDAMMER buckle CASE: good overall condition, showing minor traces of wear 3- body stainless steel case with snap-on case back 36 mm (without crown) / 45 mm (lug-to-lug) / 19 mm (between lugs) / 12.5 mm thick year: 1963-1965 reference: 222100/1 total weight: 53 g MOVEMENT: Universal Geneve Cal. 281 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, ho36urs power reserve professionally serviced in 07/2026 +28 sec/d 290° BOX & PAPERS: original Universal Geneve box GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card GOLDAMMER Box