{"reference": {"slug": "universal-gen-ve-881101", "brand": "Universal Genève", "ref": "881101", "model": "Tri-Compax", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "provenance": "extracted_from_auction_comps", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/reference/universal-gen-ve-881101", "description": "The Universal Genève Tri-Compax reference 881101, often called the \"Eric Clapton,\" was produced during the mid-to-late 1960s. Collectors prioritize this reference for its 36mm stainless steel case featuring twisted \"lyre\" lugs and its integration of the manual-wind Calibre 281 movement, which combines a chronograph with a full calendar and moon phase. The dial typically features a \"Panda\" configuration with a white or silver base and black sub-dials, protected by a tachymeter bezel similar to those found on contemporary professional chronographs. Due to its limited production run and technical complexity, well-preserved examples currently command between $15,000 and $30,000 on the secondary market, depending on the condition of the bezel and dial. A notable variant is the \"Evil Panda,\" which features a black dial with white sub-dials, often fetching a premium at auction due to its relative scarcity compared to the standard version."}, "listing_stats": {"count": 0, "median": 0, "low": 0, "high": 0}, "listings": [], "auction_lots": [{"slug": "universal-geneve-eric-clapton-tri-compax", "brand": "Universal Genève", "reference": "881101/01", "model": "Tri-Compax 'Eric Clapton'", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 106000, "year_sold": 2017, "venue": "Phillips Geneva", "lot_summary": "A panda-dial Tri-Compax famously worn by Eric Clapton during his time with Cream. It combines a moonphase, calendar, and chronograph in a sporty 36mm case.", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/universal-geneve-eric-clapton-tri-compax"}, {"slug": "universal-gen-ve-881101-01-2020", "brand": "Universal Genève", "reference": "881101/01", "model": "Tri-Compax 'Clapton'", "case_material": "Stainless Steel", "hammer_usd": 13080, "year_sold": 2020, "venue": "Bonhams London", "lot_summary": "A well-preserved example of the iconic 'Clapton' Tri-Compax, sold for £10,062.50 including premium in the London Knightsbridge sale.", "source_url": "https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26034/lot/110/", "provenance": "ai_generated_grounded", "url": "https://mostexpensivewatches.net/auctions/universal-gen-ve-881101-01-2020"}]}