Christie's New York · 2015
Universal Genève — Uni-Compax "Big Eye"
Reference 884100/01 · Stainless Steel
$19,200
≈ CHF15k · €17k · £14k · HK$151k · ¥3,096,960
About this lot
Known as the 'Big Eye' due to its oversized 30-minute register, this model is one of Universal's rarest and most sought-after chronographs.
Ranks #12 of 19 Universal Genève auction lots we track (top 63%) · #926 of 1,119 documented luxury watch sales overall (top 83%) · all Universal Genève records →
Source: https://www.christies.com/lot/lot-universal-geneve-a-fine-and-very-rare-5961600/
Other documented Universal Genève auction lots
| Reference | Model | Hammer | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 881101/01 | Tri-Compax 'Eric Clapton' | $106,000 | 2017 | Phillips Geneva |
| 885103/02 | Compax 'Nina Rindt' | $47,500 | 2016 | Phillips Geneva |
| 22560 | A. Cairelli Split-Second Chronograph | $129,000 | 2012 | Sotheby's Geneva |
| MM 200061 | Split Seconds Chronograph "A. Cairelli" | $87,500 | 2021 | Christie's New York |
| 22560-26 | Split Seconds Chronograph "A. Cairelli" | $74,000 | 2012 | Christie's Geneva |
| 885103/02 | Compax "Nina Rindt" | $47,500 | 2015 | Christie's New York |
Comparable lots in this hammer band (cross-brand)
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| Brand · Reference | Model | Hammer | Year | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heuer 3636 |
Autavia 'Motor Age' | $19,200 | 2024 | Sotheby's New York |
| Jaeger-LeCoultre 270.2.55 |
Reverso Quantième Perpétuel | $19,200 | 2024 | Phillips Hong Kong |
| Longines 27748 |
Type A-7 Avigation | $19,200 | 2024 | Bonhams New York |
| Blancpain Milspec 1 |
Fifty Fathoms Milspec 1 | $19,230 | 2021 | Christie's Hong Kong |
| Blancpain 6056-3642-53B |
Villeret Perpetual Calendar | $19,230 | 2004 | Christie's Hong Kong |
| Roger Dubuis S37.57.5 |
Sympathie | $19,050 | 2022 | Phillips New York |