A distinctive example of Universal Genève’s elegant late-20th-century design, this manually wound dress watch pairs a beautifully textured linen dial with the flowing proportions of a gold-plated C-shaped case.
The dial is undoubtedly the centrepiece. Its vertically textured linen finish changes subtly under different light, complemented by slender black and gold-tone baton markers and fine black hands. With no date window or unnecessary complication, the design remains exceptionally clean and balanced.
The sculpted 34mm C-shaped case gives the watch considerably more presence than its dimensions might suggest. Its broad, curved profile flows naturally into the lugs and retains the character of the period, with honest signs of wear visible across the gold-plated finish.
Inside is Universal Genève's Calibre 1-42, a 17-jewel manually wound Swiss movement. Slim and straightforward, it is perfectly suited to the restrained proportions and dress-watch character of the piece.
The watch has been paired with a black leather strap, allowing the unusual linen dial and warm gold case to remain the focus.
Specifications
Brand: Universal Genève
Movement: Universal Genève Calibre 1-42 — Manual Wind
Jewels: 17
Case: Gold-plated C-shaped case
Case Diameter: 34mm
Case with Crown: 35mm
Lug-to-Lug: 38mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Dial: Textured linen
Crystal: Acrylic
Strap: Black leather
Functions: Hours and minutes
Water Resistance: Not guaranteed due to age
Condition: Good vintage condition with visible signs of wear consistent with age
Box/Papers: Watch only, supplied with Vintage Watch HQ presentation case
A wonderfully individual Universal Genève, combining one of the period's most interesting dial finishes with an elegant C-case profile and the simplicity of a manually wound Swiss movement.
