A succession of elegant and complicated models the compax, aerocompax and tricompax 193040, polerouter 1954 and microtor ug66 1966 leave and indelible imprint on their area. Universal geneve compax nina rindt ref 88510302 bazamu. A common misconception is that the tri refers to the three subdials when instead it refers to the three complications. When a friend contacted us last week to tell us hed found this watch, we knew immediately that we had to share it with all of you. By this time, wristwatches were beginning to gain in popularity, with the chronograph especially becoming a consumer favorite. Universal were the first company to produce a wristworn chronograph in 1917 when the notion of a timepiece worn on a wrist was still a novelty amongst gentleman of character. The 881101 takes this paragon of watchmaking and gives it a decidedly sporty look, including a fixed tachymeter bezel and twisted lugs harkening to the manufacturers polerouter model. Universal geneve tricompax reference 42201 wristwatch, gran s. Universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin blurb books. The universal geneve 88510302 was produced from 1964 until 1967, based on my research on serial numbers, though universal geneve puts the catalog availability from 1964 through 1976 1 if you have a later catalog showing the universal geneve 88510302, please contact me. There are several good books on universals of this period. David scotts bulova was believed to be a oneofakind prototype. Lous launched in 1936, succeding to the compur, the unicompax offer the. Found an original universal geneve tricompax, for sale.
The vintage corner the universal geneve space compax. The wealth of material does not stop there, as the brands history is covered in. This site was built by universal geneve watch lovers to help others enjoy the vintage. The books have a soft touch image wrap cover and thick premium lustre paper with each watch having multiple images, plus all the technical collector information that i have gathered in over the past years of research.
This rare variant vintage universal geneve compax 88510301 black dial watch, referred to as an evil nina, was made famous by finnish model nina rindt, wife of the formula 1 driver jochen, often photographed wearing a similar reference. Universal geneve tricompax chronograph with full calendar including moon phase, switzerland around 1965, manual winding, stainless steel. This detailed collectors reference book is dedicated to this very special and beautiful series of ten stainless steel universal geneve compax. Up for sale a 1950s universal geneve tri compax reference 222791 in stainless steel. Purchasers should be aware that it doesnt include the three hand ugs, such as polerouters, and the potted ug history that opens the volume is a cutandpaste from universal geneve. The internal tachymeter bezel scale that measure how fast. This calls for very serious about showing the house hermes and surely represents one of the earliest copies marketed. B there are several good books on universals of this period.
Usd 3,400 4,420universal geneve tricompax triple calendar moonphase chronograph, ref. Stainless steel compax, tri compax and uni compax from the mid to late 60s. This detailed collectors reference book is dedicated to this very special and beautiful series of ten stainless steel universal geneve compax, tri compax and uni. There are tons of amazing and unique vintage divers out there, but the 1968 universal geneve polerouter sub took it to another level of coolness. Universal geneve tricompax reference 42201 wristwatch by. Unfollow universal geneve tri compax watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Some aging by the moon phase window and some light aging between 6 and 8. Universal geneve is a storied swiss brand with a long history of amazing watches. Universal geneves tricompax is a mechanical tourdeforce, combining a chronograph with triple date and moonphase in a surprisingly legible format. The aerocompax proved to be a beautiful and eyecatching timepiece, something definitely needed at the climax of the war. Unfollow universal geneve compax to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The appellation universal was only adopted in 1934 when the brand was established in geneva. They are primarily known for the numerous compax chronograph models the eversopopular so called nina rindt. Triple calendar, moon phase and chronograph makethe case is in crisp mint condition. Universal first distinguish its historical range to 2 meters compur its. The opaline dial is in overall attractive condition. You should go check it out to see how much watch designs can change from decade to decade, its a great read if i do say so myself. This is a story about nina rindt, or more precisely the vintage watch that was named after her. Dont worry, this article wont upset our regularly scheduled friday afternoon whats selling where flow this is just a quick notice about a great watch we came across for sale today that we couldnt wait to tell you about it. These watches do not come up for sale very often, and are highly collectible. Universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin blurb books uk. Otherwise known as the nina rindt, the 88510302 is powered by the valjoux 72, features a white dial with black. The company is renamed universal watch, relocates to geneva and enjoys impressive and international growth. With the nina rindt compax, evil nina, clapton tri compax, uni compax and all of the exotic dial versions, universal geneve created a series that not only was visually striking, but was also cool and sophisticated, which is still how they are seen by todays chronograph collectors. In his recent post about the medicocompax he recently picked up, ben clymer referred to a book on universal geneve by sala.
Find universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin at blurb books. This hard back book features over 150 pages full of beautiful hi resolution images of all the known universal geneve compax, tri compax and uni compax chronographs from this 1960s period. Universal geneve sa is a swiss luxury watch company, founded in 1894 as universal watch. The brand was founded by descombes and perret in 1894. The universal geneve tricompax has evolved from a graceful and elegant dress chronograph to one of the coolest calendar sports watches ever made. The reason that i felt compelled to tell you about this watch right away is because this model holds a. Watch collectors notebook the nina rindt compax and. Universal chrono your definitive guide to universal. In 1936 introduced the universal compax which is presented as the very first chronograph with total timer on a third counter. This is a rare universal geneve dato compax, circa 1945. In 1936, universal geneve created its first aero compax short for aviators compact chronograph.
This version, from the late 1950s, is not just a great example of this model its also a great demonstration as to why the tricompax is so avidly sought. Back in august of 2016, i published my first reference guide for the universal geneve tricompax which covered the years 1944 to 1949. In 1936, universal geneve created its first aero compax short for. A history of universal geneve, a cultlike brand to collectors everywhere.
The vintage universal geneve ten collector book is available to order along with the heuer autavia, carrera, monaco and heuer superstars coming soon. Universal geneve vintage tricompax calibre 281 from 1960. Sala is an essential resource if you are serious about your ug chronographs and other complications. Make offer universal geneve compax chronograph red bezel 884. Universal geneve was at the height of its fame when it launched the aerocompax in 1941. The watch offered today is in good vintage condition. There were many classic watches released by universal geneve, however i shall focus on just three.
This site was built by universal geneve watch lovers to help others enjoy the vintage culture surrounding universal geneve watches. The tricompax model was produced from the 1940s through the 1960s, with varying dial designs and case sizes and materials, the stainless steel versions, such as the present one, being the most sought after by collectors. As indicated in its pietro sala universal geneve watch book, the genius of raoul perret. Picked up from an estate sale a couple of years back from an older gentleman the original owner who received it as a graduation present circa 1960s. Make offer universal geneve medico compax rose gold vintage chronograph oversize universal geneve solid 18 kt. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
We are always looking for users to help us write about the history, add. In addition, the brand also makes historical claim for creating the firstever chronographic wristwatch in 1917. This is the final part of my reference guide to one of my favorite watches. Wed like to remind all of you that theres so much more to the brand than just those models, and for anyone in the market for a dress watch, the white shadow just might be the perfect. It is also here to help inform new buyers of what they are getting. Chronographs of universal geneve compax series part 1 credit to. And its about what this collectible chronos meteoric ascent tells us about how markets for vintage watches are made these days. Since its beginnings, the company has produced complete watches with inhouse movements, and throughout the 20th century, distributed many notable and important timepieces. Universal chrono your definitive guide to universal geneve watches. The universal geneve tricompax was first released at the 1944 basel watch fair to commemorate the brands fiftieth anniversary. The vintage watch buying world is a minefield and the better equipped you are the better chance for a great buying experience. The dato compax is essentially a compax chronograph with the addition of a date register at 12 oclock.
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