Universal Genève - Altesse Ultra-Thin "Tensho - No reserve price - Unisex - 1970-1979
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Universal Genève Altesse Ultra-Thin 'Tensho', manual-winding movement, stainless steel case with yellow gold plating, 31 mm diameter, champagne dial, brown leather strap, very good condition with minimal signs of wear, insured shipping.
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Brand: Universal Genève
Model: Altesse Ultra-Thin "Tensho". A masterpiece of rare beauty, sober and elegant, famous for being part of a very small series produced by the maison with a customized dial in Oriental characters. This design combines the minimalism of the dress watches in the Altesse line ("Altezza") with the artistic and cultural complexity of the painted hours, recalling the ancient style of East Asian seal calligraphy (Tensho).
Winding: Manual mechanical movement (Manual-winding) by turning the crown.
Case material: Steel with a premium yellow gold plating (mirror-polished finish). Linear circular profile ultrathin with a knurled press-push crown and a smooth, thin bezel that maximizes the dial’s visual opening. Snap-on stainless steel caseback.
Dial color: Champagne gold with a satin and glossy finish. It hosts twelve imposing hour indices painted in black, rendered in the classic Seal Script calligraphic style. Under 12 o’clock is positioned the iconic applied logo of the shield with the letter "U" and the printed writings UNIVERSAL / GENEVE. At the base, at 6 o’clock, only the legal origin inscription SWISS appears. It is equipped with two central baton hands, symmetric and blued in black, without luminescent material to preserve the cleanliness and the graphic rigor of the calligraphic work.
Case diameter: 31 mm
Crystal: Exalite crystal (Plexiglass) slightly domed
Strap: Aftermarket
Strap material: Leather
Strap color: Brown leather
Strap length: Standard unisex (adjustable via the spring bars).
Clasp: Classic pin buckle
Clasp material: Metal plated in yellow gold coordinated to the warm tones of the main case
Included with standard box, no warranty.
Shipping: Tracked and insured with DHL
Any customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility
Seller's Story
La nostra gioielleria nasce dal sogno di trasformare la passione per le gemme in un’esperienza unica di bellezza e autenticità. Edy Diamond fondata ufficialmente l’8 ottobre 2025, vanta una esperienza decennale specializzata nell’approvvigionamento e nella vendita di oggetti preziosi. Dopo un percorso di studi presso diversi istituti di Gemmologia e dieci anni di esperienza nel settore, abbiamo dato vita a un’azienda capace di coniugare tradizione artigianale e innovazione digitale. In pochi anni, grazie a un costante impegno e a una visione moderna del commercio di preziosi online, abbiamo raggiunto un fatturato superiore ai 20 milioni di euro, affermandoci come punto di riferimento per chi cerca qualità, eleganza e fiducia. Ogni creazione racconta una storia, ogni gioiello racchiude emozioni. La nostra più grande soddisfazione è vedere la felicità dei nostri clienti, offrendo loro non solo un prodotto, ma un’esperienza che illumina i momenti più importanti della vita.
Brand: Universal Genève
Model: Altesse Ultra-Thin "Tensho". A masterpiece of rare beauty, sober and elegant, famous for being part of a very small series produced by the maison with a customized dial in Oriental characters. This design combines the minimalism of the dress watches in the Altesse line ("Altezza") with the artistic and cultural complexity of the painted hours, recalling the ancient style of East Asian seal calligraphy (Tensho).
Winding: Manual mechanical movement (Manual-winding) by turning the crown.
Case material: Steel with a premium yellow gold plating (mirror-polished finish). Linear circular profile ultrathin with a knurled press-push crown and a smooth, thin bezel that maximizes the dial’s visual opening. Snap-on stainless steel caseback.
Dial color: Champagne gold with a satin and glossy finish. It hosts twelve imposing hour indices painted in black, rendered in the classic Seal Script calligraphic style. Under 12 o’clock is positioned the iconic applied logo of the shield with the letter "U" and the printed writings UNIVERSAL / GENEVE. At the base, at 6 o’clock, only the legal origin inscription SWISS appears. It is equipped with two central baton hands, symmetric and blued in black, without luminescent material to preserve the cleanliness and the graphic rigor of the calligraphic work.
Case diameter: 31 mm
Crystal: Exalite crystal (Plexiglass) slightly domed
Strap: Aftermarket
Strap material: Leather
Strap color: Brown leather
Strap length: Standard unisex (adjustable via the spring bars).
Clasp: Classic pin buckle
Clasp material: Metal plated in yellow gold coordinated to the warm tones of the main case
Included with standard box, no warranty.
Shipping: Tracked and insured with DHL
Any customs duties are the buyer’s responsibility
Seller's Story
La nostra gioielleria nasce dal sogno di trasformare la passione per le gemme in un’esperienza unica di bellezza e autenticità. Edy Diamond fondata ufficialmente l’8 ottobre 2025, vanta una esperienza decennale specializzata nell’approvvigionamento e nella vendita di oggetti preziosi. Dopo un percorso di studi presso diversi istituti di Gemmologia e dieci anni di esperienza nel settore, abbiamo dato vita a un’azienda capace di coniugare tradizione artigianale e innovazione digitale. In pochi anni, grazie a un costante impegno e a una visione moderna del commercio di preziosi online, abbiamo raggiunto un fatturato superiore ai 20 milioni di euro, affermandoci come punto di riferimento per chi cerca qualità, eleganza e fiducia. Ogni creazione racconta una storia, ogni gioiello racchiude emozioni. La nostra più grande soddisfazione è vedere la felicità dei nostri clienti, offrendo loro non solo un prodotto, ma un’esperienza che illumina i momenti più importanti della vita.
Details
Brand
Universal Genève
Gender
Unisex
Model
Altesse Ultra-Thin "Tensho
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
Yes
Period
1970-1979
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Dial colour
Champagne
Case material
Gold-plated, Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
31 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
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