{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-evil-nina-mk-i-as09330","title":"Universal Genève Compax \"Evil Nina\" Mk I","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUniversal Genève.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eMost enthusiasts probably know of the company through some form of their Compax line of chronographs or the Genta-designed Polerouter. The watch we have here, a variant of the former, is a sporty ‘60s chronograph known to collectors as the 'Evil Nina' — and it’s one of the most beloved UG models on the market. There's a lot to love about this piece, from the movement, to the dial design, to the size — and its easy to understand why collectors go absolutely gaga for them!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eStarting on the inside \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ethe 'Evil Nina' is powered by the famous Valjoux 72 manually-wound chronograph movement. It would be an understatement to say that this calibre is one of the most highly-regarded chronograph movements ever made, and has found itself at home in everything from the Heuer Carrera to the 'Paul Newman' Rolex Daytona.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFitted in a sleek, 35mm stainless steel ‘twisted lug’ case manufactured by Huguenin Frerès, this generation of Compax featured barrel pushers, a signed winding crown, signed acrylic crystal, and a black aluminum ‘dot-over-90’ tachymeter bezel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 'Evil Nina' got her nickname from its reverse panda dial configuration - accented by a red seconds hand. The inverse layout - white with black subsidiary registers - is known as the 'Nina Rindt' - so named for the famous model (and wife of F1 racer Jochen Rindt) who was famously photographed wearing one in period. The black dial features luminous hour plots, a matching luminous  handset, and a triple-register chronograph display. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eEither configuration gives the watch a similar appearance to the Daytona of the era, and fundamentally speaking, the 'Evil Nina' is very similar in many regards. Similar aesthetics, a similar case size, and the very same chronograph movement — available for a fraction of the price! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Mark I example (evidenced by its applied 'U' signature at 12 o'clock) returns to us after years of left-coast sunshine, retaining an excellent case with deep engravings and a fantastic bezel. Its dial shows even patination and minor lume degradation throughout, giving it a load of character. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ePaired to a leather Ralstra rallye strap, this fabulous Compax is the very \u003cem\u003eepitomé\u003c\/em\u003e of 60s cool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ePlus, it has a nickname as badass as the watch itself!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40378257571927,"sku":"40991775","price":17850.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/files\/AS09330_40991775_UNIVERSALGENEVE_COMPAX_EVILNINA__885103-01-5.jpg?v=1701787246","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-evil-nina-mk-i-as09330","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}