The present Compax model was clearly part of Universal Genève's response to other popular chronographs at that time such as the OMEGA Speedmaster and Rolex Daytona. This attractive “inverse panda" (black dial with white or silver registers) chronograph is appealing because of its style aesthetics, which are associated with vintage chronographs such as the Rolex Daytona. The opposite version of this watch, the “panda” dial reference, was famously worn by model and wife of the late racing driver Jochen Rindt. That model is known as the "Nina Rindt" after the fashion muse who wore this model and collectors in recent years have called this inverse version the “Evil Nina” because of its black dial with white registers and red accents.
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The case is in good condition with scratches and small nicks throughout. The case and lugs appear to be lightly polished. The back of the lugs have scratches. The case back has scratches throughout and shows evidence of being opened. The case back has an engraving that reads, "Dave, Love, Candy 28/5/67." The inside of the case back has watchmaker's marks. The bezel has few small nicks near 2, 8, 11 and 12 o'clock. The bezel insert has faded slightly with age and has some intermittent scratches and paint loss. The dial is in good condition and appears to be original. The outer track is lost between 8 and 9 o'clock. The luminous hour plots have darkened with age. The 3 and 9 o'clock sub-register have slightly dirtied with age. The minute and hour hand appear to be relumed. The hands have light scratches and have developed patina. The steel bracelet is marked 'BRU-MER.' The bracelet has scratches and little stretch. The chronograph function is working at the time of cataloguing, but the pushers are sticky. The movement is in working order at the time of cataloging, consistent with the age of the watch. The movement has not been tested for accuracy. A service is recommended given the age of the watch.