Sell with us.
We are inviting consignment submissions for Universal
Universal
Swiss • b. 1894
Biography
Universal Genève was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland in 1894 and was originally known as "Universal Watch." Since its inception, Universal Genève has produced watches with unusually high quality for their price point. Universal was among the first brands to introduce a chronograph wristwatch.
Today, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their oversized cases and interesting dial designs. Key models include a variety of "Compax" models such as the "Nina Rindt" or "Evil Nina," the Uni-Compax, the Space-Compax, the Aero-Compax and the Film-Compax.
Insights
An elusive Universal Film Compax achieved 68,750 CHF during the START-STOP-RESET thematic Phillips auction in May 2016.
Universal's white dial Compax chronograph with black subsidiary dials was nicknamed the "Nina Rindt" after the Finnish model and wife of world-renowned racecar driver Jochen Rindt.
"Universal produced many chronograph models for specific applications."
Upcoming Lots
197
Universal
Ref. 885.107
Model: Compax
A stunning and highly uncommon stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with "Exotic" blue dial and Gay Freres braceletEstimate CHF15,000 - 30,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
Past Lots
1085
Universal
Ref. 22’410-6
Model: Medico-Compax
A rare, attractive and very well-preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with pulsometer scaleEstimate HK$200,000 - 300,000
Sold for HK$201,600
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
1087
Universal
Ref. 18205/11/TW
A rare and attractive pink gold wristwatch with linen dial and integrated bracelet, made for King Faisal of Saudi ArabiaEstimate HK$40,000 - 60,000
Sold for HK$40,320
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
186No Reserve
Universal
Ref. 867101
Model: White Shadow
A very rare and extremely well-preserved stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bespoke blue dial bearing the Iraqi Crest and the signature of Saddam HusseinEstimate CHF5,000 - 10,000
Sold for CHF9,450
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
195
Universal
Ref. 22279
Model: Tri-Compax
An extremely rare and virtually "new old stock" triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with luminous dialEstimate CHF5,000 - 10,000
Sold for CHF60,480
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
965
Universal
Ref. 10357-4
Model: Polerouter Deluxe, “Yemen”
A very fine and rare pink gold wristwatch with center seconds, dial depicting the Arabian Peninsula with Yemeni Coat of Arms, Arabic-Indic numerals and presentation boxEstimate HK$50,000 - 68,000
Sold for HK$126,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
134
Universal
Ref. 22541
Model: Tri-Compax
An attractive large stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with moonphasesEstimate CHF8,000 - 14,000
Sold for CHF11,970
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
29
Universal
Ref. 885'108
Model: Compax
A very rare, extremely attractive and very well preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with exotic dial and braceletEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
Sold for CHF35,280
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
840
Universal
Model: A. Cairelli, Military Rattrapante
An extremely rare oversized stainless steel split-seconds military chronograph wristwatch with 24-hour dial signed “A. Cairelli” official supplier to Italian Ministry of DefenceEstimate HK$465,000 - 930,000
Sold for HK$650,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
842
Universal
Ref. 885103/02
Model: Universal Compax, "Nina Rindt"
A rare and highly attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with "tropical" Panda dialEstimate HK$50,000 - 80,000
Sold for HK$187,500
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
922
Universal
Ref. 890101/01
Model: Aero-Compax
A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with 24-hour indication and braceletEstimate HK$65,000 - 130,000
Sold for HK$106,250
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
182
Universal
Ref. 22477
Model: Aero-Compax
A fine, unusual and very attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with "aide memoire" subdial and double crownEstimate CHF5,000 - 8,000
Sold for CHF11,875
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
184No Reserve
Universal
Ref. 867’101
Model: White Shadow
A very rare and extremely well-preserved stainless steel automatic wristwatch with date and bespoke blue dial bearing the Iraqi Crest and the signature of Saddam HusseinEstimate CHF5,000 - 10,000
Sold for CHF5,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
185
Universal
Ref. 885103/01
A rare, very attractive and extremely well-preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and braceletEstimate CHF15,000 - 30,000
Sold for CHF22,500
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
1100
Universal
Ref. 881101/01
Model: Tri-Compax
A fine and rare stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases and braceletEstimate HK$130,000 - 200,000
Sold for HK$200,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
1101
Universal
Ref. 885104/02
Model: Space-Compax
A fine, attractive and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee and presentation boxEstimate HK$64,000 - 120,000
Sold for HK$106,250
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
1105
Universal
Model: Cairelli CP-2
A very rare, oversized and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black matte dial, rotating bezel and luminous Arabic numerals, made for A. Cairelli RomaEstimate HK$47,000 - 78,000
Sold for HK$125,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
976
Universal
Ref. 22501
Model: Compax
A very fine and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch black “glossy” dialEstimate HK$94,000 - 155,000
Sold for HK$125,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
165
Universal
Ref. 885104/01
Model: Space-Compax
A very rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black dial and silver registers, rubber chronograph pushers, red chronograph hand and braceletEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF13,750
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
252
Universal
Ref. 22409
Model: Compur
A large stainless steel military chronograph wristwatchEstimate CHF6,000 - 8,000
Sold for CHF10,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
15No Reserve
Universal
Ref. 20214-2
Model: Polarouter
A fine and rare gold capped wristwatch with sweep center secondsEstimate CHF4,000 - 8,000
Sold for CHF4,750
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.
18
Universal
Ref. 12515
Model: Compax "Ettore Cattaneo"
An extremely rare oversized yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with boxEstimate CHF50,000 - 100,000
Create your first list.
A way to share and manage lots.