Geneva, May 12, 2024

LOT 394

UNIVERSAL GENÈVE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 881101/02, TRI-COMPAX, PANDA DIAL, STAINLESS STEEL

CHF 10,000 - 15,000

HKD 87,000 - 130,000 / USD 11,100 - 16,600 / EUR 10,200 - 15,300

Sold: CHF 21,250

A fine, desirable, stainless steel, manual wind chronograph wristwatch with day, date and moonphase


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent

Case: 3-8

Good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Universal Genève, switzerland

Model Tri-Compax

Reference 881101/02

Year circa 1969

Case No. 2472247

Diameter 36

Caliber 281, 17 jewels

Signature dial, case and movement

Notes

Probably one of the most coveted stainless steel wristwatches made by Universal Geneve, as it features a panda dial but also an annual calendar chronograph as complications. Consigned by a Japanese collector, the case still shows nice definition and angles and most importantly its reference and serial numbers are clearly visible on the caseback as well as the crystal that still has the Universal logo visible. The dial itself is also in mint condition showing little use.

Provenance

Property of a Japanese Gentleman