The Record Ledger · updated October 2026 · 14 documented results
The 10 Most Expensive Universal Genève Compax Watches Ever Sold
The most expensive Universal Genève Compax ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Universal Genève Tri-Compax 'Eric Clapton' ref. 881101/01, which realized $106,000 at Phillips Geneva in 2017 — the top of 14 documented results totaling $393,923.
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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 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 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.
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Universal Genève Compax "Evil Nina"
$19,340 · 2016 · Christie's Hong Kong
The reverse-panda version of the Nina Rindt, this 'Evil Nina' features a black dial with white registers and a Gay Frères bracelet.
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Universal Genève Uni-Compax "Big Eye"
$19,200 · 2015 · Christie's New York
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.
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Universal Genève Compax Oversized
$16,800 · 2012 · Christie's Geneva
An unusual oversized stainless steel chronograph with a two-tone silvered dial and tachymeter scale.
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Universal Genève Tri-Compax 'Clapton'
$13,080 · 2020 · Bonhams London
A well-preserved example of the iconic 'Clapton' Tri-Compax, sold for £10,062.50 including premium in the London Knightsbridge sale.
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 |
| 2015 | $19,200 | Universal Genève Uni-Compax "Big Eye" · Christie's New York |
| 2015 | $47,500 | Universal Genève Compax "Nina Rindt" · Christie's New York |
| 2017 | $106,000 | Universal Genève Tri-Compax 'Eric Clapton' · Phillips Geneva |
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“The most expensive Universal Genève Compax ever documented by MostExpensiveWatches is the Universal Genève Tri-Compax 'Eric Clapton' ref. 881101/01, which realized $106,000 at Phillips Geneva in 2017 — the top of 14 documented results totaling $393,923.” — MostExpensiveWatches, October 2026. https://mostexpensivewatches.net/most-expensive/model/universal-geneve-compax
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