COMPAX 'EXOTIC NINA' MODEL, REF. 885.107, CASE NO. 2'892'623, CIRCA 1971

When Nina Rindt, wife of renowned Formula One driver Jochen Rindt, was spotted on the track in the late 1960s sporting a black-and-white 'Panda' Compax chronograph, she unexpectedly became a style icon for Universal Geneve. Her association with the model was solidified by this picture, which led collectors to refer to the monochrome version as the 'Evil Nina' and the more colorful version, such as the present timepiece, as the 'Exotic Nina'.

In 1971, the present reference 885.107 and its sister reference 885.108, fitted with a blue dial, were introduced. With vivid racing-red accents on the outer scale and chronograph seconds hand, it stands out for its distinctly sporty personality. The watch's striking and dynamic appearance is further enhanced by the blue acrylic bezel's harmony with the dial's registers. Powering the timepiece is Universal Genève’s calibre 85, based on the legendary Valjoux 72. One of the most significant chronograph movements ever made, the Valjoux 72 is renowned for being used in early manually wound Rolex Daytona models and is praised for its outstanding quality, durability, and reliability.