In the late 1960s, Nina Rindt, the wife of the famous Formula One driver, Jochen Rindt, became a Universal Genève icon after she was photographed on the race track wearing a “Panda” black and white Compax on a Bund style strap. Embodying the elegance and cool cat attitude, her name was consequently used to nickname the white and black reverse example: “Evil Nina” and the more original blue or silver version the “Exotic Nina”.
In November 2018, we had the privilege to auction a blue “Exotic Nina” and we are equally pleased now to present its silver sibling. A subtle mix of brushed silver and matt grey central portion, blue subdials and outer track, red five minute markers, and chronograph hand give the watch a most surprising and arresting visual appeal. This silver version is completed with an “Air Force blue” color bezel identified as being the color of the sky on a clear day. Thanks to researches with the Universal Genève archives department, we are able to confirm that this specific bezel color was specially made and only fitted on the two “Exotic Nina” references 885.107 and 885.108. The watch is nevertheless accompanied by an additional dark blue service bezel.
In absolutely superb condition with a strong case, crisp engraved numbers on the caseback and immaculate dial, this watch presents a rare opportunity to purchase a beautiful watch that is fast becoming an iconic vintage chronograph.