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UNIVERSAL – A highly rare and attractive stainless steel chronograph wristwatch with bracelet, guarantee and ftted presentation box
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
Dimensions
36mm. Diameter
Signed
Case, dial, movement and bracelet signed,
clasp stamped GF 3.72
bracelet further signed GF Estimate CHF 10,000-15,000 $10,300-15,500 €8,600-12,900 Accessories Accompanied by Universal Guarantee, product literature, ftted presentation box and outer packaging. Furthermore delivered with Universal Extract from the Archives confrming production of the present watch with black dial in 1967.
The present watch, ftted with a black dial and white registers, is nicknamed “Evil Nina” due to its colour scheme. It is the thematic opposite of the “Nina Rindt”, which has a white dial and black registers. Nina Rindt ofen 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, ftted presentation box and outer packaging.
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