Universal Genève Tri-Compax 881101/03 Eric Clapton Dial
full calendar chronograph - moonphase - MK1 dial
SoldThe dial version offered here with a white base color and black sub-dials is nicknamed "Eric Clapton", as it was spotted on the wrist of the legendary musician. The early MK1 version shown here has a blue chronograph second hand and black week and month displays.
A special feature of this watch is its reference number 881101/03. To be precise, the suffix /03 corresponds to the much rarer and more popular exotic dial of the Tri-Compax, while the suffix /01 corresponds to the "Eric Clapton reference". Of course, the case backs of both references are identical in construction. This leaves the future owner of this watch the option of finding an exotic dial, which would make the watch even rarer and more exclusive. The numbers on the back are deep and clearly visible, which speaks for the unpolished condition of the case.
Condition report
Dial: very well preserved panda dial - authentic patina - clean sub-dials - original tritium in hands and markers - matching, evenly aged color of the luminous material - signed "Universal Genève", "Tri-Compax" and "swiss T".
Case: very good condition - slight signs of wear - full profile with intact lines - deep engraving of the reference and serial number on the back - signed UG crown - perfect black tachymeter bezel - original acrylic crystal with UG logo in its center.
Movement: manual-wound Universal Genève caliber 281 - values on the timegrapher: rate -17s/day, beat error: 1.0 ms, amplitude: 268 degrees - chronograph starts, stops and resets perfectly.
Summing-Up
This Universal Genève Tri-Compax is a complicated vintage wristwatch with an irresistible design. The great authentic condition of this specimen will certainly make its future owner proud.
Serial number: 2684xxx
Int.Exe.: 8969686
Manufacturer: Universal Genève
Model: Tri-Compax
Reference: 881101/03
Functions: date - chronograph - day of the week - moonphase - small running second - hour and minute - month - tachymeter - 12 hour totalizer - 30 minutes counter - screwed-on caseback
Material: Stainless steel
Dial: Panda (white dial, black subdials)
Watch glass: acrylic crystal
Bracelet: leather
Type of clasp: pin buckle
Diameter: 36mm
Height: 12,1mm
Caliber name: Universal Genève 281
Movement type: manual wound
Year of Manufacture: 1968
Stock No.: PTV2031
Overall condition: 9 - has rarely been worn - top condition
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