n another thread, Ash asked what is the A 386 of Tri-Compaxes - in other words, what is the most representative, or iconic Tri-Compax? Answering that question is complicated - impossible, really - because UG produced the Tri-Compax in a vast number of versions from 1944 when it was born to whenever continuous production died - presumably some time in the early 1970s. Put under pressure, though, I'd have to answer the late model, twisted lug cased Tri-Compaxes in steel. They have a robust, modern look, easy to adjust to after looking at Speedmasters especially. I will caution those of you used to looking at Speedmasters that in the Tri-Compaxes, you are looking at a 35mm case - call it 36mm if you factor in the bezel. There are about half a dozen different dials all in the same case, with or without external bezel. The two most common are the panda and reverse panda dials. These would be my picks for the iconic Tri-Compax.
The Panda
The Reverse Panda
Agree, disagree?
Also, post your own twisted lug tri-Compax. Let's see if we can collect all the references in one thread.
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