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Universal Genève Tri-Compax
Reference 881101 · Stainless Steel
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About this reference
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.
Auction track record
2 documented sales since 2017. Top hammer $106,000 at Phillips Geneva in 2017. Median hammer: $13,080. Most recent: $13,080 in 2020.
Ranks #2 of 19 Universal Genève auction lots we track — see all Universal Genève records.
All documented hammer prices
For this reference (and close variants).
| Lot | Year | Hammer | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 881101/01 · Tri-Compax 'Eric Clapton' | 2017 | $106,000 | Phillips Geneva |
| 881101/01 · Tri-Compax 'Clapton' | 2020 | $13,080 | Bonhams London |