Signed Universal, Geneve, Compax, Ref. 885103-2, circa 1965

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Universal. A fine and rare stainless steel chronograph wristwatch
Signed Universal, Geneve, Compax, Ref. 885103-2, circa 1965
Cal. 85, nickel-finished movement, 17 jewels, bicolor black and silvered, baton indexes and luminous dots, guilloché subsidiary dials for seconds, 12-hour and 30-minute registers, luminous steel tapered hands, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, tachometer graduation on the black bezel to 500 UPH, screw-down back, lyre lugs, case, dial and movement signed
36 mm. diam.

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Lot Essay

Often known as the “Nina Rindt” because of its association with the wife of Formula One driver Jochen Rindt, this configuration of Universal Compax has a “panda” dial (meaning it has white base with black registers) that echoes the panda version of the Rolex “Paul Newman” Daytona. The legendary Valjoux 72 movement (marked as the Universal Geneva caliber 85) used in the present watch was also found in the early Rolex Daytonas. This is a rare opportunity to purchase what fast becoming an iconic vintage chronograph.

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