My Grail UG Tri-compax

erpin9 · Apr 4, 2015

Finally found a Universal Geneve Tri-compax in great original condition except for the bracelet. I got it from the 1st owner who changed his mind and his price 3 times before we closed the deal. My only concern with the watch is that the pusher at 4 o'clock sits lower than the pusher at 2 o'clock. Any idea what the problem is? Thanks.

Time Exposure · Apr 4, 2015

The pusher at 2 is the problem. I'm no watchmaker, but I suspect this can be adjusted at service.
You WERE planning to service your grail, weren't you?
I love these later round-pusher, steel screw-back cased, dauphine hand TC's the most of all. Congrats on your acquisition!

erpin9 · Apr 4, 2015

Time Exposure
The pusher at 2 is the problem. I'm no watchmaker, but I suspect this can be adjusted at service.
You WERE planning to service your grail, weren't you?
I love these later round-pusher, steel screw-back cased, dauphine hand TC's the most of all. Congrats on your acquisition!

Many thanks for your reply. Its with my watch specialist already for a thorough cleaning and movement overhaul. I will check with him if it can still be adjusted.

reficul_x · Apr 7, 2015

Usually it can be as easy as screwing down the screw that hold the pusher cap, but it can be as difficult as replacing a worn screw, or as impossible to fix as the screw is stuck to the cap due to rust and when you try to unscrew it, it breaks.

Typically, scenario 1 is fits most of the cases. Good luck!

erpin9 · Apr 7, 2015

reficul_x
Usually it can be as easy as screwing down the screw that hold the pusher cap, but it can be as difficult as replacing a worn screw, or as impossible to fix as the screw is stuck to the cap due to rust and when you try to unscrew it, it breaks.

Typically, scenario 1 is fits most of the cases. Good luck!

Thanks for the advice. Hopefully it can just be adjusted.