In his recent post about the medicocompax he recently picked up, ben clymer referred to a book on universal geneve by sala. The vintage corner the universal geneve space compax. The watch offered today is in good vintage condition. Usd 3,400 4,420universal geneve tricompax triple calendar moonphase chronograph, ref. 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 were many classic watches released by universal geneve, however i shall focus on just three. The wealth of material does not stop there, as the brands history is covered in. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. This calls for very serious about showing the house hermes and surely represents one of the earliest copies marketed. 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. Chronographs of universal geneve compax series part 1 credit to. Make offer universal geneve compax chronograph red bezel 884. Stainless steel compax, tri compax and uni compax from the mid to late 60s. 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. Sala is an essential resource if you are serious about your ug chronographs and other complications. Up for sale a 1950s universal geneve tri compax reference 222791 in stainless steel. The internal tachymeter bezel scale that measure how fast. Make no mistake about it that day shifted the course of vintage ug collecting for a long time to come.
The vintage universal geneve ten collector book is available to order along with the heuer autavia, carrera, monaco and heuer superstars coming soon. 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. 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. By this time, wristwatches were beginning to gain in popularity, with the chronograph especially becoming a consumer favorite.
Universal geneve vintage tricompax calibre 281 from 1960. Universal geneve compax nina rindt ref 88510302 bazamu. This detailed collectors reference book is dedicated to this very special and beautiful series. And its about what this collectible chronos meteoric ascent tells us about how markets for vintage watches are made these days. The brand was founded by descombes and perret in 1894. David scotts bulova was believed to be a oneofakind prototype. 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. Universal geneve tricompax chronograph with full calendar including moon phase, switzerland around 1965, manual winding, stainless steel. Universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin blurb books. As indicated in its pietro sala universal geneve watch book, the genius of raoul perret. These watches do not come up for sale very often, and are highly collectible. Universal geneve was at the height of its fame when it launched the aerocompax in 1941. Our take this book is a bible for lovers of universal geneve. Since its beginnings, the company has produced complete watches with inhouse movements, and throughout the 20th century, distributed many notable and important timepieces.
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. 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. The dato compax is essentially a compax chronograph with the addition of a date register at 12 oclock. It is also here to help inform new buyers of what they are getting. A history of universal geneve, a cultlike brand to collectors everywhere. In addition, the brand also makes historical claim for creating the firstever chronographic wristwatch in 1917. Universal geneve tricompax reference 42201 wristwatch, gran s. Some aging by the moon phase window and some light aging between 6 and 8. There are several good books on universals of this period. This is a rare universal geneve dato compax, circa 1945. 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. 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. Although ug is famous for its complicated chronographs they also maintained a range of simpler chronographs under the name of unicompax. Universal chrono your definitive guide to 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. 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. In parallel to my enlightenment and the slow growth of my watch collection, owners of universal geneve compaxes from the 1960s received an incredible gift. The appellation universal was only adopted in 1934 when the brand was established in geneva. Universal first distinguish its historical range to 2 meters compur its. The reason that i felt compelled to tell you about this watch right away is because this model holds a. This detailed collectors reference book is dedicated to this very special and beautiful series of ten stainless steel universal geneve compax. They are primarily known for the numerous compax chronograph models the eversopopular so called nina rindt. Unfollow universal geneve compax to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Universal geneve sa is a swiss luxury watch company, founded in 1894 as universal watch.
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. In 1936, universal geneve created its first aero compax short for. Make offer universal geneve medico compax rose gold vintage chronograph oversize universal geneve solid 18 kt. 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. Otherwise known as the nina rindt, the 88510302 is powered by the valjoux 72, features a white dial with black. Universal geneve tricompax 88110102 evil clapton bazamu. B there are several good books on universals of this period. Lous launched in 1936, succeding to the compur, the unicompax offer the.
The opaline dial is in overall attractive condition. 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. Unfollow universal geneve tri compax watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This is a story about nina rindt, or more precisely the vintage watch that was named after her. 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. 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. The aerocompax proved to be a beautiful and eyecatching timepiece, something definitely needed at the climax of the war. Universal chrono your definitive guide to universal. In 1936, universal geneve created its first aero compax short for aviators compact chronograph.
The universal geneve tricompax has evolved from a graceful and elegant dress chronograph to one of the coolest calendar sports watches ever made. This watch, the universal geneve space compax, is one of the classics of. The vintage watch buying world is a minefield and the better equipped you are the better chance for a great buying experience. 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 geneves tricompax is a mechanical tourdeforce, combining a chronograph with triple date and moonphase in a surprisingly legible format. The company is renamed universal watch, relocates to geneva and enjoys impressive and international growth. This site was built by universal geneve watch lovers to help others enjoy the vintage. Universal geneve tricompax reference 42201 wristwatch by. We are always looking for users to help us write about the history, add. Triple calendar, moon phase and chronograph makethe case is in crisp mint condition. In 1936 introduced the universal compax which is presented as the very first chronograph with total timer on a third counter.
Back in august of 2016, i published my first reference guide for the universal geneve tricompax which covered the years 1944 to 1949. Find universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin at blurb books. The universal geneve tricompax was first released at the 1944 basel watch fair to commemorate the brands fiftieth anniversary. Watch collectors notebook the nina rindt compax and. A common misconception is that the tri refers to the three subdials when instead it refers to the three complications. It is for sale online at a collected man london, home of rare vintage watches. Universal geneve ten by crosthwaite gavin blurb books uk. Found an original universal geneve tricompax, for sale.
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