Universal Geneve - 1970's
Material: stainless steel case
Movement: manual winding, calibre 1-42, 17 jewels
Bracelet: integrated stainless steel fine mesh, fold-over clasp
Year: 1978-1985
Size: 31mm
Ultra Thin Universal Geneve with a natural wood veneer dial (walnut tone).
Universal Genève was one of Switzerland's great mid-century manufactures. Its the house that invented the micro-rotor, and whose Polerouter and Compax chronographs remain highly sought after today. This dress model sits at the more refined end of their output: ultra-thin, understated, and built to last.
Fully serviced so it works perfectly.
Sold with a 6 month warranty on the movement and shipping is free within Switzerland.
The brand:
Universal Genève is a historic Swiss watch brand founded in 1894, known for pioneering elegant, innovative chronographs and ultra-thin dress watches. After falling victim to the Quartz Crisis and undergoing several stalled revival attempts, the brand went quiet for decades, a silence that only intensified collector demand, making its vintage models highly sought after today. Breitling purchased Universal Genève in 2023 aiming to honor its historic design language while reintroducing the technical creativity that made it a legend in the first place.