Universal Genève 18k Rectangular Wristwatch
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1960
This Universal Genève wristwatch features an 18k yellow gold rectangular case measuring 38 mm by 22.5 mm, dated by the auction house to circa 1960. The silvered dial features applied baton hour markers, faceted dauphine hands, and the inscription 'UNIVERSAL GENEVE' below twelve o'clock, with 'SWISS' marked at the lower edge.
According to the auction catalogue, the timepiece is powered by a manual-winding caliber UG 800 movement. It is fitted with a fluted crown at three o'clock and mounted on a woven black-and-white houndstooth fabric strap.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Silvered
- Type
- Hand-wound wristwatch
- Circa
- 1960
- Caliber
- UG 800
- Case Material
- 18k gold
- Movement Type
- Manual
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Case Dimensions
- 38 X 22.5mm
- Maker / attribution
- Universal Genève
Design
- Dial and Hands
- The watch features a silvered dial with applied baton hour markers and central faceted dauphine hands, signed 'UNIVERSAL GENEVE' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' at 6 o'clock. It is mounted on a woven black-and-white houndstooth patterned fabric strap. Christie's condition report notes that the dial and hands appeared to be original at the time of cataloguing, with loose material on the dial surface and light signs of wear along its outer edge.
- Visible features
- • Rectangular yellow gold case with straight lugs and fluted crown at 3 o'clock • Silvered dial with applied baton hour markers and central faceted dauphine hands • Signed 'UNIVERSAL GENEVE' below 12 o'clock and 'SWISS' at 6 o'clock • Mounted on a woven black-and-white houndstooth patterned fabric strap
- Case Construction and Markings
- The watch features a rectangular 18k gold case measuring 38 by 22.5 mm, observed with straight lugs and a fluted winding crown situated at three o'clock. Auction condition notes record light scratches throughout the case and case back, as well as small nicks along the 9 o'clock side of the bezel and the backs of the lugs. According to the condition report, a hallmark is present and described as crisp on the side of the case at 4 o'clock. The report notes that exterior case back numbers are crisp, accompanied by hand-engraved numbers below the engraved numbers, while the interior of the case back bears watchmaker's marks.
- Reported Movement and Documentation Limits
- The catalog records the watch as being powered by a manual-winding caliber UG 800 movement. Christie's noted that the movement was in working order at the time of cataloguing but was not tested for accuracy; the movement itself is not depicted in the provided photograph. The piece is dated to circa 1960. The lot did not include original box or papers, and specific reference or serial digits are not recorded in the listing text.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement and interior case back are not shown in the provided photograph.
- Research required: Reference and case serial numbers are not specified in the auction record.