{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tri-compax-as08228","title":"Universal Genève Tri-Compax","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal Genève is a very special brand, and one that most of us here at Analog:Shift and vintage enthusiasts alike feel very strongly about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile probably best known for the Polerouter, the line of chronographs known as the 'Compax' is a close second - and f\u003c\/span\u003eor us, the ranks as one of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emost desired models of vintage chronographs, full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Tri-Compax line builds on the Compax, combining high-end manufacture with outstanding designs that evolved with the times, and offers the wearer chronograph, calendar, and moonphase functionality. While brands such as Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin may take the prize for the most \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eexpensive\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e calendar chronographs, the mid-century offerings from Universal are absolutely mouth-watering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEver since its debut in the 1940s, it has seen numerous iterations ranging from more complicated and elegant dress pieces - to proper sporty racing chronographs with a more substantial case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis particular piece, a Reference 222100-2\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e exists somewhere in the middle. There’s an undoubted elegance to the layout of the dial, but the fact that the case is steel makes it more utilitarian than that of a precious metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eDating to circa 1963-1964, it features a 36mm \u003cem\u003etwisted-lug\u003c\/em\u003e case with an absolutely gorgeous, brushed silver dial with radial brushed sub registers and a blue \u003cem\u003etachymeter\u003c\/em\u003e chapter ring, a matching \u003cem\u003edauphine\u003c\/em\u003e handset, a signed crown, and UG's Calibre 281 hand-cranking chronograph movement with moonphase within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe culmination of design details like the brushed dial with the applied 'U' logo at 12:00, the gorgeous twisted-lug case, and the elegant dauphine handset, leave us with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ea truly excellent package that represents phenomenal value next to its better know competitors in its day such as the Rolex Daytona and Heuer Carrera.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen you strap it on your wrist you’ll quickly see why collectors are always on the hunt for exceptional Tri-Compaxes such as this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe are massive fans and are delighted to offer this one here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40152329158743,"sku":"40991246","price":14900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/AS08228_40991246_UNIVERSALGENEVE_TRI-COMPAX_2302394.jpg?v=1680191588","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax-as08228","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}