Universal Geneve Ref 12253 Tri-Compax - legit?

JimJupiter · Mar 18, 2026

Hey guys,

i found this UG Tri-Compax that I am interested in buying. The seller is asking 4.400€ for this solid gold Ref. 12253. For my eye everything looks legit, but like with every brand, "the devil lies in the details" as we say in Germany 😉

Any red flag, especially regarding the dial? Any feedback appreciated, also regarding the price. Thanks in Advance!

Nico

Nissestr · Mar 18, 2026

JimJupiter
Hey guys,

i found this UG Tri-Compax that I am interested in buying. The seller is asking 4.400€ for this solid gold Ref. 12253. For my eye everything looks legit, but like with every brand, "the devil lies in the details" as we say in Germany 😉

Any red flag, especially regarding the dial? Any feedback appreciated, also regarding the price. Thanks in Advance!

Nico

To my untrained eye, the dial seems off. Take the tachymeter for example, it should have more markers between 75-60. Could also be the angle and Crystal making them not show up, but I think theres something else hiding.

Larry S · Mar 18, 2026

Nothing amiss here. Case is a bit soft and weirdly finished which I think is dragging on the price . Movement looks to be due for a service. Love the moon …

vujen · Mar 18, 2026

I think it is a redial. I could be wrong, but I think this watch has already been posted here in OF

Nissestr · Mar 18, 2026

vujen
I think it is a redial. I could be wrong, but I think this watch has already been posted here in OF

https://omegaforums.net/threads/thoughts-on-this-tri-compax-12253.189085/

Thread 'Thoughts on this Tri-Compax 12253' ·

Hello everyone,

I’m interested in this Tri-Compax offered at Chrono24. I‘d like to know your opinion especially on the dial before I regret it...

aelitis · Jan 14, 2026

JimJupiter · Mar 18, 2026

Thanks guys, you saved me a lot of money 😀

Larry S · Mar 18, 2026

vujen
I think it is a redial. I could be wrong, but I think this watch has already been posted here in OF

Yep … Just noticed the hour counter 3 …retouched perhaps but not completely redialed..

vujen · Mar 18, 2026

JimJupiter
Thanks guys, you saved me a lot of money 😀

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Universal Geneve Ref 12253 Tri-Compax - legit?

JimJupiter

Nissestr

Larry S

vujen

Nissestr

JimJupiter

Larry S

vujen

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