Hi All, Based on a tip from a member here, I manage to grab this some time ago. Watch was some time in SPA; and now it is back. Dial is aged, and unfortunately with some marks at 6 and 9 due to a past intervention. Case is very good, with hallmarks clearly visible, so as serial and reference in the case back. I presume all hands are correct, so as is moonphase disc, although burned by the sun Distance between lugs is 19mm, so I would appreciate some suggestion on leather straps. This is Truman reference, so a must have for a Tri-Compax lover, as I am Comments much appreciated
Mi piace questo Tri-Compax "Truman" ! I like this Tri-Compax "Truman" ! Universal Genève “Tri-Compax”: referenza 12551; numero seriale di cassa 124xxxx; anno 1946; quadrante originale con indici a barrette e a pallini dorati con i “6” ed i “9”, del contaminuti e del datario, “a punta”; lancette delle ore e minuti, a foglia dorate; lancette dei secondi continui e della cronografia, a filo, in acciaio azzurrato; calendario in italiano; cassa “Truman” in oro giallo 18 Kt; con corona originale e diametro 36 mm senza la corona; calibro 287 dorato, revisionato; fibbia originale anni ’40, laminata in oro giallo da 16 mm. per il mercato europeo; scatola originale anni 40, certificato originale della Universal Genève con estratto archivio.
I have one. They are very very nice. I have it as a result of a watch buy so I have no experience dealing with them.
Of late, I am buying my straps from Aaron Bespoke. He’s got a great eye for materials and his quality is off the scale ...right now I have a distressed blue horween in order for my 267 outdoorsman and a distressed brown gator on order for my 1956 Uni ...
I have bought since my original post and I agree that they are a very nice strap. I can also confirm they are a pleasure to deal with and I recommend going for the slightly more expensive buckle option. Especially if you haven't managed to source a UG-signed one.
Almost but not quite ,my gold cap version. Must be applied thickly as there is no sign of base metal.