431 - Universal Genève

Universal Genève An attractive vintage Geneva wristwatch Movm. No. 139120, Ref. 21264, Cal. 262, Case No. 865539, Dimensions 35 mm, circa 1942, Origin: Switzerland Case: Steel, push-back. Dial: Two-tone. Movement: Manual. This is an exceptionally attractive and authentic example of a classic dress watch that displays only the time. The untouched, two-tone dial features an outer champagne-colored chapter ring with Arabic numerals and a small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock. The anthracite-colored dial has developed a warm, even patina with light spotting appropriate for its age. The stainless-steel case has slightly downward-curving lugs and a large, flat winding crown. It has been lightly polished, preserved in its original form, and shows surface scratches and signs of wear appropriate for its age. Case: very good, slightly worn. Dial: very good, slightly oxidized. Movement: very good, in working order, cleaning recommended. Please note that leather straps made from endangered or protected species—such as alligator, crocodile, or lizard—are used in our catalog or on our website for illustrative purposes only. For customs-related reasons, such straps cannot be shipped outside the EU.