Lake success is a bighearted book about many things. Our take this book is a bible for lovers of universal geneve. The tachymeter bezel scale measure how fast an object is moving. Universal geneve aero compax recently saw another example of this style of universal geneve on chrono 24, also with a val 72 movement. Universal geneve 88110104 vintage exotic turquoise dial. Universal 281 unicompax universal 281 compax universal 281 tricompax. Universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin blurb books. Universal geneve tricompax exotic ref 88110103 bazamu. The universal geneve tricompax has a very special place in my heart as universal geneve was one of the first brands that i researched for my lost to time series and one of the first truly beautiful watches i lusted after. From the mid1940s until the late 1960s, the most beautiful timeless and iconic chronographs were created. This detailed collectors reference book is dedicated to this very special and beautiful series of ten stainless steel universal geneve compax, tri. You are bidding on a rare, 75 year old chronograph in stellar condition. Universal chrono your definitive guide to universal. Most tachymeters start at 400 and end at 60, but some models can show different numbers.
Universal geneve rocking my 1950s universal geneve tri. The vintage watch buying world is a minefield and the better equipped you are the better chance for a great buying experience. Universal geneve tricompax chronograph watch wristwatch. Perhaps someone should put together a book that covers this period in ugs history.
Up for auction is this truly stunning 1945 swiss universal geneve ref. I love the universal geneve tricompax and i couldnt think of a better watch to start a series of references guides with. A history of universal geneve, a cultlike brand to collectors. The watch had so many admirers thanks in part to its very complicated, but elegant, styling. This is an all original 1950s universal geneve tricompax. Initially using the screwback case for the autavia 2446 3646, with the valjoux 7292 for the majority of the 1960s, then latterly the compressor case for the late 60s and early 70s. It is in the most desireable stainless steel case, and is the most desirable reference of tricompax. This detailed collectors reference book is dedicated to this very special and beautiful series of ten stainless steel universal geneve compax, tri compax.
Universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin blurb books uk. Universal geneve debuted the tricompax at baselworld in 1944 editors. The patek philippe reference 2526, first manufactured in 1953, is one of the most iconic time only patek philippe watches ever produced. Universal first distinguish its historical range to 2 meters compur its. Chronographs of universal geneve compax series part 1 credit to. Universal geneve sa is a swiss luxury watch company, founded in 1894 as universal watch. This site was built by universal geneve watch lovers to help others enjoy the vintage culture surrounding universal geneve watches.
The tricompax features a chronograph with second, minute, and hours elapsed subdials, a date subdial, a dayoftheweek and month register, as well as a moon phase. See more ideas about vintage watches, chronograph and watches for men. Feb 26, 2017 universal geneve 88110104 exotic blue dial tri compax, 881101 04, 88110104, extremly rare and is the exotic paul newman of all the universal geneve lines, stainless steel case on a generic beads of rice bracelet, case retains its original lines and possibly unpolished caliber 281 movement with day, date and month indicator, moonphase, chronograph, original. The 2526 reference is one of the very first automatic watches made by the company and is powered by pateks caliber 12600. A universal geneve tricompax reference 2221002 quite a dial. The differences from 01 and 02 are the dial, hands, hour markers, the chapter ring and potentially the bracelet. This page was last edited on 24 january 2015, at 07. The tricompax received a decidedly modern upgrade in 1964 when universal geneve launched the reference 88110101 and 88110102. The 2526 is also highly sought after by collectors for its porcelain dial read more. It is no coincidence that a cartier made it to the cover of the book the impossible collection of watches. In addition, the brand also makes historical claim for creating the firstever chronographic wristwatch in 1917. In the course of 30 detailed chapters, and lavishly illustrated with 450 previously unpublished photographs, the watches are described in detail, compared and evaluated. Unicompax is ultimately a new christian name for these chronographs 2 meters, this new name actually serves primarily to give birth to the great range of chronographs complicated universal that was then set in working order before giving birth to the aerocompax, the compax datoand finally to the tri compax in 1944.
One big problem is that salas book only gives info on earlier pre 60s stuff so the 60s and 70s are a bit of a void in terms of info. It is also here to help inform new buyers of what they are getting. The vintage heuer autavia ran from 1962 until 1985. Universal geneve tricompax watch repair service only no watch for sale. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
The seller is guessing its from the 1960s, and i have heard it may be just before the quartz crisis where they were a little less strict in the styling and designs. Universal geneve tricompax reference 12551 photo from antiquorum. Stainless steel compax, tri compax and uni compax from the mid to late 60s. Find universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin at blurb books.
Chronographs for collectors in international watch. This detailed collectors reference book is dedicated to this very special and beautiful series. Universal geneve book by pietro giuliano sala in italian, english and french. Universal geneve 88110102 evil clapton tricompax ss. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. In 1953, the tricompax was launched and two years later the polarouter deluxe with the microrotor caliber 215. This hardcover book details over thirty important chronographs in chronological order, including crowd pleasers like the omega speedmaster, rolex daytona, and breitling navitimer to personal favorites like the heuer monaco or universal tricompax. Originalthese products are being sold for collection purposes only. Considered the poor mans patek, its one of my favorite watches i own, and one i will probably never consider selling. Correct, though seldom seen alpha style hands with original luminous material makes this piece quite unique, as most hands seen on the tricompax are the more typical sword luminous style or blued steel leaf style. This watch, with its oval shape and mesh bracelet, calls to mind the ellipse. Its a brilliant satire of hedge fund managers, their trophy wives and gaudy apartments.
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