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FS: Universal Geneve Tri-Compax
Brand: Universal Geneve - (more)
Series: 881101/01
Model: Tri-Compax
Condition: Mint
Location: Malaysia
Status: FS
Listed: May 11, 2026, 4:26 PM
Retail Price: USD
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UG's Tri-Compax was introduced in 1944 as the brand's flagship, innovative chronograph. Ref 881101/01 boasted a fully functional chronograph, with a triple calendar and moonphase complication, packaged in a 36mm case that, despite a compact form, remains proportionate and legible. Inside the 881101/01 beats a Martel caliber 821 movement (featuring a Breguet hairspring, 17 jewels, 18,000 vph and a 36 hour power reserve) -- a first of its kind within the Tri-Compax line and is famously known as one of Eric Clapton's favourite references.
Interestingly, the luminous material seems to have patinated into the white dial, developing into an incredible pale pistachio/mint shade. It is the only watch I have ever seen in this colour, from just under 150 examples of reference 881101/01 which have been documented so far. The bezel has also started to develop a light "ghosting" effect -- a slight fade with a soft tinge of blue; visible only under particular lighting.
- 36mm case with twisted lugs
- Crisp, DON bezel
- Sharp, unpolished case (with reference and serial # clearly stamped on caseback)
- 2.3 mil serial
- Watch recently serviced and is keeping time and functioning perfectly
- Sold as head only
- Crisp, DON bezel
- Sharp, unpolished case (with reference and serial # clearly stamped on caseback)
- 2.3 mil serial
- Watch recently serviced and is keeping time and functioning perfectly
- Sold as head only
- Watch and I are located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
This message has been edited by n0wjsti on 2026-05-11 16:26:48