Universal Genève - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959

universal Genève vintage – Swiss hand-wound watch – stainless steel – silver dial – 60s/70s elegant vintage Universal Genève wristwatch, Swiss-made, with manual winding mechanical movement, stainless steel case and minimalist silver dial. a classic piece of Swiss watchmaking, characterized by its cushion-shaped case, clean dial without date, and a mechanical movement signed by the prestigious Universal Genève manufacture. brand and features - brand: universal Genève - type: vintage wristwatch - movement: manual-wind mechanical - caliber: not identified with certainty from photos - estimated era: 1960s–1970s - manufacture: Swiss - case: stainless steel - case shape: cushion / rounded-square corners - dial: silver, satin finish - indices: applied baton type - hands: two central hands, no seconds hand - functions: hours and minutes - crystal: transparent, exact material not verified - crown: fluted, with engraved Universal Genève emblem - strap: black, reptile-textured grain - buckle: metal, gold-tone dial and design a silver dial with especially clean lines, with applied metallic indices and a double index at twelve o’clock. it bears the inscription «universal Genève» below twelve and «Swiss» at the bottom. the date-free, second-free design provides an elegant and discreet aesthetic, characteristic of numerous Swiss dress watches from mid-20th century. stainless steel case cushion-shaped case, with a metallic silver finish and lugs visually integrated into the design. inside the case back are engraved the Universal Genève shield and the inscriptions: - universal Genève - Swiss - acier inoxydable the inscription «acier inoxydable» means stainless steel. the case shows scratches, signs of wear and small oxidation or superficial alteration spots visible in certain areas. movement Swiss manual-wind movement, signed «Universal Genève», with visible jewels and the inscriptions «seventeen 17 jewels», «unadjusted» and «Swiss». this is a traditional 17-jewel manual-wind mechanical movement, without automatic rotor, requiring manual winding via the crown. movement construction and finishes are compatible with Universal Genève watchmaking of the era. a definitive calibre identification has not been performed and no maintenance history is available. original crown with signed design metal crown with a fluted texture and engraved emblem of Universal Genève. this detail is particularly interesting as it preserves the brand’s characteristic aesthetic and is consistent with the overall watch. strap black strap with reptile-textured pattern and a gold-tone metal buckle. it has not been verified as factory-original nor necessarily made from genuine reptile skin. measurements - case width without crown: pending measurement - case length: pending measurement - thickness: pending measurement - lug width: pending measurement - total length with strap: pending measurement condition vintage watch used, showing age and wear commensurate with use. the case shows scratches, nicks and some small areas of superficial alteration. the dial preserves an overall attractive presentation, though it shows small marks and signs of aging. the movement appears visually complete in the photos, but its accuracy, power reserve, and service history have not been verified. sold as shown in the photographs. authenticity the watch features several elements consistent with an authentic vintage Universal Genève: dial signed, mechanical movement signed, inner caseback with shield and manufacture markings, and crown with emblem. no obvious inconsistencies between these components are evident in the provided images. evertheless, definitive authenticity and exact matching of all parts to factory configuration require expert verification. collector interest Universal Genève is a historic Swiss manufacture highly valued by vintage watch collectors. this example stands out for its minimalist design, cushion-shaped stainless steel case and manual-wind mechanical movement. an interesting piece for both collection and enthusiasts of classic dress watches. photos are part of the description. --- title in English universal Genève vintage Swiss manual winding dress watch – stainless steel cushion case – silver dial – 17 jewels

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