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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."
Past Lots
1065
Universal
Ref. 22541
Model: Tri-Compax
A highly attractive and well-preserved stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phases and elongated lugs and presentation boxEstimate HK$150,000 - 250,000
Sold for HK$327,600
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905
Universal
Ref. 885105/02
Model: Universal Compax, “Nina Rindt”
A highly rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with “tropical” dial, pulsometer scale, bracelet, guarantee and presentation boxEstimate HK$55,000 - 95,000
Sold for HK$403,200
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906
Universal
Ref. 881101/01
Model: Tri Compax "Eric Clapton"
A rare, fine and attractive stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with moon phasesEstimate HK$120,000 - 200,000
Sold for HK$176,400
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155
Universal
Ref. 22432
Model: Aero-Compax
A highly rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with faceted lugsEstimate CHF12,000 - 18,000
Sold for CHF25,200
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156
Universal
Ref. 22'414
Model: Aero-Compax
An unusual and very attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with black glossy dial, additional time display and extractEstimate CHF8,000 - 14,000
Sold for CHF30,240
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264
Universal
Ref. 10232
A well-preserved and unusual pink gold wristwatch with cloisonné enamel dial depicting the Arabian peninsulaEstimate CHF10,000 - 20,000
Sold for CHF25,200
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1013
Universal
Ref. 885’107
Model: Compax, “Exotic Nina”
A rare, attractive and superbly preserved stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with exotic dialEstimate HK$135,000 - 200,000
Sold for HK$327,600
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1014
Universal
Ref. 522101-1
Model: Tri-Compax
A rare and attractive yellow gold triple calendar chronograph wristwatch with French calendar and moon phasesEstimate HK$120,000 - 160,000
Sold for HK$163,800
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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
Sold for CHF40,320
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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
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1086
Universal
Ref. 10234 1TL
A rare and attractive pink gold wristwatch with center seconds, royal portrait engraved dial and bracelet, made in homage of King Faisal of Saudi ArabiaEstimate HK$60,000 - 80,000
Sold for HK$75,600
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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42
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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