The Record Ledger · updated July 2026 · 19 documented results
The 10 Most Expensive Universal Genève Watches Ever Sold
The most expensive Universal Genève watch ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Universal Genève A. Cairelli Split-Second Chronograph ref. 22560, which realized $129,000 at Sotheby's Geneva in 2012 — the top of 19 documented results totaling $743,223.
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Universal Genève A. Cairelli Split-Second Chronograph
$129,000 · 2012 · Sotheby's Geneva
A historically significant oversized military split-second chronograph delivered by the Roman retailer A. Cairelli to the Italian Air Force in 1945.
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Universal Genève Tri-Compax 'Eric Clapton'
$106,000 · 2017 · Phillips Geneva
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.
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Universal Genève Split Seconds Chronograph "A. Cairelli"
$87,500 · 2021 · Christie's New York
An ultra-rare oversized split-seconds chronograph made for the Italian Air Force, featuring a 24-hour dial and 16-minute register.
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Universal Genève Split Seconds Chronograph "A. Cairelli"
$74,000 · 2012 · Christie's Geneva
A very rare oversized split-seconds chronograph retailed by A. Cairelli, Rome, featuring a 24-hour dial.
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Universal Genève Compax 'Nina Rindt'
$47,500 · 2016 · Phillips Geneva
Named after the wife of F1 driver Jochen Rindt, who was frequently photographed wearing it. This white-dial panda chronograph is a masterpiece of 1960s tool watch design.
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Universal Genève Compax "Nina Rindt"
$47,500 · 2015 · Christie's New York
A highly preserved example of the 'Nina Rindt' Compax, featuring the early applied 'U' logo and original box and papers.
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Universal Genève Amagnetic
$46,000 · 2016 · Christie's Geneva
A rare stainless steel antimagnetic wristwatch, a direct competitor to the Rolex Milgauss and Patek Philippe 3417.
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Universal Genève Compax
$35,000 · 2019 · Christie's New York
A classic 18k gold Compax from the Keystone Collection, representing the mid-century elegance of Universal Genève.
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Universal Genève Medico-Compax
$24,100 · 2017 · Christie's Geneva
A rare stainless steel version of the Medico-Compax featuring a multi-scale dial with a red pulsometer track.
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Universal Genève Medico-Compax
$22,800 · 2017 · Christie's Geneva
A large and attractive 18k gold chronograph with a red pulsometer scale, specifically designed for medical professionals.
How the record was set
Every documented result that beat all before it.
| Year | New record | Watch |
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| 2012 | $16,800 | Universal Genève Compax Oversized · Christie's Geneva |
| 2012 | $74,000 | Universal Genève Split Seconds Chronograph "A. Cairelli" · Christie's Geneva |
| 2012 | $129,000 | Universal Genève A. Cairelli Split-Second Chronograph · Sotheby's Geneva |
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“The most expensive Universal Genève watch ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Universal Genève A. Cairelli Split-Second Chronograph ref. 22560, which realized $129,000 at Sotheby's Geneva in 2012 — the top of 19 documented results totaling $743,223.” — MostExpensiveWatches, July 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/universal-geneve
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