LOT #54149 |
Sold on Jun 3, 2019 for: Not Sold
Universal Geneve, Rare Mk 1 "Eric Clapton" Tri-Compax, Ref: 881101/01, Circa 1967. ...
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Description
Universal Geneve, Rare Mk 1 "Eric Clapton" Tri-Compax, Ref: 881101/01, Circa 1967Case: 36 mm, stainless steel, three body case, screw down caseback, tachymetre bezel, #2370878
Dial: white textured dial, luminous dot hour markers, black subdials for seconds, hour and minute counters, moonphase indicator, luminous baton
Movement: UG Cal. 281, manual wind, column wheel chronograph, 17 jewels, nickel finished, "HON" import hallmark on balance bridge
Band: leather
Signed: Universal Geneve on case, dial, movement
This timepiece has been consigned by the original owner
Condition Report*:
Type: Universal Geneve, Rare Mk 1 "Eric Clapton" Tri-Compax, Ref: 881101/01, Circa 1967
Signed: Universal Geneve on case, dial, movement
Model: Ref. 881101/01, Tri Compax
Dial: white tectured dial, luminous dot hour markers, black subdials for seconds, hour and minute counters, moonphase indicator
Hands: luminous baton
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #2370878
Case Info: three body case, screw down caseback, tachymetre bezel
Case Width: 36 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: UG Cal. 281, manual wind, column wheel chronograph, 17 jewels, nickel finished, "HON" import hallmark on balance bridge
Band: leather
Circa: 1967
Condition: Timepiece presents in excellent condition with case retaining sharp lines and no signs of abuse. Engravings on caseback still present. Note that the case back is lightly engraved with the original owners name on periphery. Bezel presents well with some signs of wear. Crown has been replaced, and is no original. The dial is original and in excellent condition in comparison with wear normally seen on these models. Movement runs and all functions work and set as they should. Service is recommended for timekeeping and daily wear.
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Signed: Universal Geneve on case, dial, movement
Model: Ref. 881101/01, Tri Compax
Dial: white tectured dial, luminous dot hour markers, black subdials for seconds, hour and minute counters, moonphase indicator
Hands: luminous baton
Metal: stainless steel
Case: #2370878
Case Info: three body case, screw down caseback, tachymetre bezel
Case Width: 36 mm
Crystal: acrylic
Watch Movement: UG Cal. 281, manual wind, column wheel chronograph, 17 jewels, nickel finished, "HON" import hallmark on balance bridge
Band: leather
Circa: 1967
Condition: Timepiece presents in excellent condition with case retaining sharp lines and no signs of abuse. Engravings on caseback still present. Note that the case back is lightly engraved with the original owners name on periphery. Bezel presents well with some signs of wear. Crown has been replaced, and is no original. The dial is original and in excellent condition in comparison with wear normally seen on these models. Movement runs and all functions work and set as they should. Service is recommended for timekeeping and daily wear.
Auction Info
2019 June 3 Watches & Fine Timepieces Signature Auction - New York #5408 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2019
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