The Watch
You probably know about the Universal Geneve ”compax” and the ”Polerouter”, but did you know about the ”Compact”-model? Universal Geneve did a, for the time, super thin movement with Movado, the ”super-Micro” cal. 256. Here you go!
Universal Genéve was founded in 1894 by Numa-Emile Descombes and Ulysse Perret. It was the company to release the first wrist-worn chronograph in 1917, at a time when wristwatches were considered a novelty amongst gentlemen.
Gerald Genta, ever heard of him? He’s the Swiss designer that created both Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak and Patek Philippe’s Nautilus. Before these creations he, at the young age of 23, started his first big hit for a little company - Universal Geneve. He began designing the watch that would, one day, be the most iconic watch the brand would ever produce, the Polerouter.
Specific Information
Object nr: 557
Brand: Universal Genéve
Model: Compact
Year: 1960’s
Movement: Manuell cal. 256
Material: Stainless steel
Original crown: The crown have probably been replaced at some point
Dimensions: 34mm, without crown
Strap/Bracelet: New premium leather strap
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No
Serviced: The service history is unknown but the watch have been checked and controlled by our watchmaker without any need of service.
The Condition
A beautiful watch in a beautiful condition.
The dial is in very good condition. The case is in very good condition with just small signs of wear.
The caseback is very well preserved even if it is a bit ”dirty” in the pictures. This will be removed before shipping.
Looking for an uncommon UG, this is it!
Sold as is.
The pictures is a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!
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