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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."
Past Lots
Universal
Ref. 885.108
Model: Compax, “Exotic Nina Rindt”
An attractive and extremely well preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tachymeter and JB Champion braceletEstimate $10,000 - 20,000
Sold for $27,500
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Universal
Ref. 881'101/02
Model: Tri-Compax "Evil Clapton"
A very attractive stainless steel triple calendar wristwatch with moonphases, tachymeter scale, box and original guaranteeEstimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF15,000
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Universal
Ref. 22409
Model: Compur
A large stainless steel military chronograph wristwatchEstimate CHF6,000 - 8,000
Sold for CHF10,000
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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
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Universal
Ref. 12515
Model: Compax "Ettore Cattaneo"
An extremely rare oversized yellow gold chronograph wristwatch with boxEstimate CHF50,000 - 100,000
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Universal
Ref. 22279/3
Model: Tri-Compax
A very attractive stainless steel triple calendar wristwatch with moonphases, tachymeter and telemeter scales, box and original guaranteeEstimate CHF4,000 - 8,000
Sold for CHF17,500
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Universal
Ref. 12445
Model: Uni-Compax
A fine and attractive pink gold chronograph wristwatch with fitted presentation boxEstimate HK$35,000 - 55,000
Sold for HK$35,000
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Universal
Ref. 11'306
An attractive pink gold triple calendar wristwatch with moonphasesEstimate HK$35,000 - 55,000
Sold for HK$40,000
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Universal
Ref. 181102
Model: Tri-Compax
A fine and attractive yellow gold triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with date, day, month, moon phase, two tone dial and tachymeter scale, with guarantee and presentation boxEstimate HK$180,000 - 250,000
Sold for HK$156,250
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Universal
Ref. 890101/01
Model: Aero-Compax
An attractive and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with 24-hour indication and fitted presentation box.Estimate HK$80,000 - 120,000
Sold for HK$87,500
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Ref. 881101/02
Model: Tri-Compax
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with triple calendar, moon phases, bracelet, guarantee and presentation boxEstimate HK$150,000 - 320,000
Sold for HK$250,000
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Universal
Model: Polerouter
A very rare and historically interesting yellow gold-plated stainless steel wristwatch with sweep center seconds and a letter of provenance, formerly owned by legendary actor and martial artist Bruce LeeEstimate HK$80,000 - 150,000
Sold for HK$225,000
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Ref. 224'114
Model: Aero-Compax
A fine, large and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with luminous dial and additional time displayEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF12,500
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Universal
Ref. 885'107
Model: Compax "Exotic Nina"
A rare and superbly preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with silver and blue dial, additional service bezel and boxEstimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF27,500
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Universal
Ref. 222102/1
Model: Tri-Compax
A fine and very rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with triple calendar, moon phases and braceletEstimate HK$180,000 - 240,000
Sold for HK$212,500
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Universal
Ref. 885.108
Model: Compax "Exotic Nina Rindt"
A rare, attractive, and superbly preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatchEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF43,750
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Universal
Ref. 890101/01
Model: Aero-Compax
A very attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with 24-hour dial and revolving bezelEstimate CHF10,000 - 15,000
Sold for CHF15,000
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Universal
Ref. 22'531
A fine, very large and extremely attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with faceted lugsEstimate CHF20,000 - 40,000
Sold for CHF32,500
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Universal
Ref. 885.103/02
Model: Universal Compax, "Nina Rindt"
A rare and highly attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with tropical Panda dial and Gay Frères braceletEstimate HK$160,000 - 240,000
Sold for HK$225,000
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