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- Product Code 40991251
- Manufacturer Product Number 40991251/AS08245
- Condition Certified Pre-Owned
- Guarantee Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee
- Category Pre-Owned Watches
- Brand Pre-Owned Universal Geneve
- Watch Markers Non-Luminous
- Water Resistant Not Guaranteed
- Recipient Unisex
- Movement Manual Winding
- Dial Color Blue
- Material Stainless Steel
- Bracelet Material Metal
- Diameter 36mm
- Brand Collections Universal Geneve Tri-Compax
- Measurements Pre-Owned Universal Geneve
- Product Code 40991251
- Manufacturer Product Number 40991251/AS08245
- Condition Certified Pre-Owned
- Guarantee Analog Shift 1 Year Mechanical Guarantee
- Category Pre-Owned Watches
- Brand Pre-Owned Universal Geneve
- Watch Markers Non-Luminous
- Water Resistant Not Guaranteed
- Recipient Unisex
- Movement Manual Winding
- Dial Color Blue
- Material Stainless Steel
- Bracelet Material Metal
- Diameter 36mm
- Brand Collections Universal Geneve Tri-Compax
- Measurements Pre-Owned Universal Geneve
The term 'Grail' in wristwatch collecting suggests a stature of rarity, excellence, historical significance, and an emotional 'X-Factor' that blurs the lines between reason and heart. Most of the time, however, the word is overused and applied simply to expensive watches that are hard to get new at retail. This is not one of those times.
The Universal Genève Tri-Compax line is one of the most desirable series of complicated vintage models ever made. Debuting before the Second World War, the Tri-Compax combines high-end manufacture with outstanding designs that evolved with the times, and offers the wearer chronograph, calendar, and moonphase functionality. While brands such as Patek Philippe and Vacheron Constantin may take the prize for the most expensive calendar chronographs, the mid-century offerings from Universal are absolutely mouth-watering.
The piece we have offered here is a Reference 881101/03, dating from the 1960s. It combines the signature HF twisted lug case design popularized by watches such as the Omega Speedmaster and Universal Genève 'Nina Rindt' chronographs with a complete calendar moonphase movement in the form of the Calibre .281.
Sized at approximately 36mm, it sports an exceedingly rare and stunning navy sunburst dial with contrasting white subsidiary registers and an outer tachymètre bezel. Depending on lighting conditions the dial comes off as radiant blue to light grey, and offers a visual feast. Furthermore, there is a three-dimensionality to this reference that isn't as identifiable on others, with recessed sub-registers, day & month indicators, and moonphase, alongside raised luminous indices and a raised inner chapter ring with blue markings. Add on an acrylic crystal, correct Gay Freres multi-link bracelet with signed clasp, and a perfect level of patination, and you've got yourself a genuine, bonafide grail watch.
This outstanding piece once belonged in the personal collection of our Founder, and is an all-time favorite of our Timepiece Specialist.
There is no saying when or where another in this condition will surface again, so dont miss it!
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- Sunday: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m
- Closed Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
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