Universal Genève


Universal Geneve Electric Watches

The Universal Geneve Film Compax reference 22522 was commercialized in 1945. To date, every known example was produced for the U.S. market, perhaps intended for American filmmakers. A few years ago, Sacha Davidoff and the enigmatic Mr. A documented every known example of the Film Compax, finding just seven.


UNIVERSAL GENEVE, 18K RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, Christie’s

January 11, 2024 I thought the moment had passed for a revival of Universal Genève. Prices for vintage Universal on the secondary market (like most watches, to be fair) are down from their peak, and it seemed as though, except for the most passionate collectors, many people had moved on from the brand.


UNIVERSAL, Genève, Golden Shadow, wristwatch, 32 mm, Bukowskis

Breitling acquires Universal Genève. Breitling has announced its acquisition of Universal Genève, marking a new chapter for the Swiss brand. "As excited as we are, we are also fully aware of the task at hand and the profound heritage we are set to uphold," stated Georges Kern, CEO of Breitling. "Rebuilding a brand with such a rich.


UNIVERSAL GENEVE, 14K REF. 522100/1, Christie’s

Published: 04 Aug 2022 Despite being an extinct watch brand, Universal Geneve lives on through its highly collectable vintage wristwatches, which have drawn vintage watch enthusiasts in from all four corners of the globe in the thousands over recent years.


Universal Genève

Words By Zach Kazan Early yesterday morning, news broke in the watch world that was both surprising, and felt inevitable. Universal Genève, the highly regarded and historic Swiss brand that has been effectively dormant for years, will be revived and relaunched by the same ownership team currently steering the ship at Breitling.


UNIVERSAL GENEVE, REF. 22414, Christie’s

Vintage Universal Genève Watches Browse an archive of vintage Universal Genève watches previously sold in the HODINKEE Shop.


Universal Geneve 18K Diamond Watch Gold UNV20013 The RealReal

The Compax and Hermes Era In 1936, Universal Geneve created its first Aero Compax (short for Aviator's Compact Chronograph). By this time, wristwatches were beginning to gain in popularity, with the chronograph especially becoming a consumer favorite.


[Universal Geneve] New watch Monday r/Watches

Founded in 1894, Universal Genève grew to become one of the top Swiss watchmakers, providing watch enthusiasts with models such as the Tri-Compax, the Aero-Compax, dozens of versions of the Polerouter (as explained in this book ), racing chronographs such as the "Nina Rindt" Compax or the original Space Compax.


Universal Geneve with cal. 332 Gold Numerals and markers

Style Watch Collector December 12, 2023 Breitling Just Bought Universal Genève, a Brand Whose Vintage Watches Are Beloved by Collectors Watch enthusiasts have long admired the company for.


Universal Genève S.A.

Universal Genève Golden Shadow Q quartz ladies integrated bracelet wrist watch 18k YGP 20 micron $ 368 + $74 for shipping CA Universal Genève Okeanos moon chronograph $ 5,300 + $70 for shipping US Universal Genève Vintage 18k White Winding Ladies Watch 1 ct Diamond Bezel F/VS1 $ 4,999 + $37 for shipping US Universal Genève Compax


UNIVERSAL GENEVE, 18K RECTANGULAR WRISTWATCH, Christie’s

Price Case size Year Filter Save this search 1,207 listings including promoted listings Sort by Promoted Universal Genève Set of six stone dial watches 18k gold original strap & buckle $ 25,888 + $181 for shipping CH Universal Genève Vintage Universal Geneve "Cloissone" Watch $ 25,000 + $29 for shipping US Universal Genève Polerouter


Universal Genève Watches Cataloged

Universal Genève S.A. Quality timepieces crafted by talented watchmakers with a refined attention to details Since 1894 Watchmaking, is not just a history of watches, but also of singular lives, of men and women who devote body and soul to give life to their projects.


Universal Geneve The Rise and Fall of a Watchmaking Giant Prowatches

December 12, 2023 142 While many once-defunct watch brands have relaunched over the past decade-plus, one name in particular has remained the white whale: Universal Genève. Today, a revival that's been dreamed of for years has become reality, as Universal Geneve is being reborn.


Universal Geneve 14K Yellow Gold Men's Watch

The collector-iconic 36mm Universal Genève Compax ref. 885103/02 'Nina Rindt'. Image courtesy of Oliver & Clarke. If Breitling choose to go the reissue route, which makes sense and doesn't seem that far-fetched, I do not want to see 40mm diameter, 12mm thick Polerouters and 40mm x 15mm Tri-Compax chronos. And that's going to be difficult.


40s UNIVERSAL GENEVE Gents 18K Gold Swiss Dress Watch empressissi

December 12, 2023. In a rather unexpected strategic move, Breitling announced today that it aims to restore the prestige of the historical brand name in the world of luxury watches - something that many collectors (and watch industry executives) have been wanting to see happen for quite some time. Even though there obviously is a huge.


UNIVERSAL GENEVE GOLDEN SHADOW Romain Réa

Overview Photo by Kevin Muncie from Flickr Universal Geneve in name remains very much in existence at present. Since 1989, it has been run by a Hong Kong investment group called Stelux. However, though it held a short re-launch in 2001, there have been no updates about any new products since 2009.

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