151
Universal
Ref. 885103/01
Compax "Evil Nina"
A highly rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee and fitted presentation box
- Estimate
- CHF10,000 - 15,000€8,600 - 12,900$10,300 - 15,500
CHF31,250
Lot Details
- Manufacturer
- Universal
- Year
- 1967
- Reference No
- 885103/01
- Case No
- 2'568'377
- Model Name
- Compax "Evil Nina"
- Material
- Stainless steel
- Calibre
- Manual, cal. 72, 17 jewels
- Bracelet/Strap
- Stainless steel Universal Gay Frères bracelet, max length 180mm.
- Clasp/Buckle
- Stainless steel Universal folding deployant clasp stamped GF 3.72
- Dimensions
- 36mm. Diameter
- Signed
- Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed, bracelet further signed GF
- Accessories
- Accompanied by Universal Guarantee, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Universal Extract from the Archives confirming production of the present watch with black dial in 1967.
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
Catalogue Essay
The present watch, fitted with a black dial and white registers, is nicknamed "Evil Nina" due to its color scheme. It is the thematic opposite of the "Nina Rindt", which has a white dial and black registers. Nina Rindt often donned a Universal Compax with white dial and black registers to sporting events.
This model is a second generation example, evidenced by the "U" stamp. Earlier examples had an applied U logo on the dial.
The present watch is distinguished by its excellent condition. The bezel, with a "dot over 90", is correct for the period. The curved, sculpted lugs are wide in proportion, and the dial displays luminous accents that have aged with warm patina, giving the watch an unmistakably sporty appearance. It is furthermore very complete, accompanied by its original guarantee, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
This model is a second generation example, evidenced by the "U" stamp. Earlier examples had an applied U logo on the dial.
The present watch is distinguished by its excellent condition. The bezel, with a "dot over 90", is correct for the period. The curved, sculpted lugs are wide in proportion, and the dial displays luminous accents that have aged with warm patina, giving the watch an unmistakably sporty appearance. It is furthermore very complete, accompanied by its original guarantee, product literature, fitted presentation box and outer packaging.
Universal
Swiss | 1894 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.
Browse MakerToday, 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.