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So glad you were able to unwind it! Hope you’re able to find a better example - a very welcome bit of news!

Yes, “Evil Clapton” Ref 881101-02 (black dial with white subdials). The white version (Eric Clapton) is 881101-01.

While it’s possible the “bones” of the watch are correct, it’s clear that the dial and handset have been replaced and redone in a way that would immediately scare off any real UG collector who values originality. If you can get out of the deal, I clearly would encourage you to do so. If not, I hope

Ref 881101/02, Evil Clapton is a great Universal Geneve Tri-Compax. But that’s not a legit example. Wrong hands. Wrong hour markers. Redone lume (badly). Wrong crown. Just a shame. See below (mine) for what it should look like. Run away from this one you’re considering, if not too late already. Sorr

I own several Tri-Compax and always love seeing great examples like this. Enjoy, and congrats!

Selling this one (for my dad) if anyone’s interested. Lange 1 “Little One” in gorgeous rose gold with black dial, just over 36mm I believe. Full set. Great condition. I’m in Philadelphia.

I own the same watch, and can attest to how special it is. Hand made in PA. Grand feu enamel dial. Beautiful movement under display back. And RGM probably Only produces a couple dozen pieces each year. I paid for sticker for mine which is almost $10,000 (without the hacking second, despite my own OC

Yes, “sideways” is unusual but definitely seems to help with the lovely lines and symmetry of the layout. Most 1578s I’ve seen have this, though interestingly some do seem to have the “upright” numbers. Not sure why the different approaches on the same reference, but that’s what makes it interesting