Universal Genève Tri-Compax 881101/02

RARE Universal Geneve Tri-Compax 'Evil Clapton' Moonphase 881.101/02 Watch

Year Manufactured : 1960-1969 Gender : Men's Band/Strap : Bracelet/Link Band Vintage : Yes Case Color : Silver Department : Men Caseback : Screwback Watch Shape : Round Case Size : 36mm Features : 12-Hour Dial Case Material : Stainless Steel Handmade : No Movement : Mechanical (Hand-winding) Seller Warranty : No With Papers : Yes Reference Number : 881.101/02 With Service Records : Yes Brand : Universal Genève Type : Wristwatch Band Color : Silver Band Material : Stainless Steel Dial Color : Blue Model : Universal Geneve Compax With Original Box/Packaging : Yes Case Finish : Polished With Manual/Booklet : No Country/Region of Manufacture : Switzerland Display : Analog The late 1960s Tri-Compax examples in panda and reverse-panda dial motifs are referred to by collectors as the "Clapton" and "Evil Clapton" respectively as Eric Clapton wore the former. Rather than as a collector decades later, Clapton actually purchased his Tri-Compax right when it hit the market in 1967 – we spotted Clapton wearing the UG in a photo with Jimi Hendrix in March of '67. As the ref. 88101/02 we have here has a black dial rather than white, collectors began referring to it as the "Evil Clapton." Maker: Universal Genève Model: Tri-Compax "Evil Clapton" Reference: 881101/02 Year: 1960s Case No: Supplied on request Material: Stainless steel Dimensions: 36mm diameter; 13mm thickness Crystal: Plexiglass (original) Lume: Yes, tritium (original) Caliber: Universal Genève, manually-wound, caliber 281, nickel finish, 17 jewels, manual winding, monometallic balance, shock absorber Bracelet/Strap: Blue Watch Strap (no bracelet) Lug Width: 19mm Box/Papers: Yes/Yes This item's authenticity will be verified by experts before delivery