3035 - UNIVERSAL GENÈVE · DRESS WATCH

UNIVERSAL GENÈVE · DRESS WATCH ca. 1945–1946 · Rose gold · 32 mm This small Universal Genève exudes charm without any grand gestures. Slightly flared lugs give it a sense of dynamism; gold-colored numerals and dark leaf-shaped hands stand out beautifully against the champagne-colored dial. It comes with a Zurich warranty card from 1946—a charming piece of its history. Case number: 1185799 Case: Sleek round case in a warm rose gold tone, with a narrow bezel and gracefully flared lugs. Domed Plexiglas, satin-finished caseback. Dial: Warm rose-champagne color with gold-colored Arabic numerals, fine minute track, and dark leaf-shaped hands. The small seconds hand provides a subtle counterpoint to the Geneva stripes. Movement: Hand-wound Functions: Two-hand watch with small seconds Strap: Black leather strap Clasp: Gold-colored pin buckle Box: Small dealer’s cardboard box · Papers: Enclosed dealer’s warranty card for a gold universal men’s watch, Zurich, 1946 Condition: Well-preserved case with fine signs of wear and tarnish on the lugs, scratches in the Plexiglas, and a small spot above the center of the dial at 12:30.