Universal Genève - Square cuadrado 30 x 30 mm - No reserve price - Men - 1950-1959
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This 1950s Universal Genève vintage wristwatch has a 30 mm square stainless-steel case, a silver dial and a 17-jewel manual-winding mechanical movement.
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universal Genève vintage – Swiss manual-wind dress watch – stainless steel – silver dial – 60s/70s
Elegant vintage Universal Genève wristwatch, Swiss-made, with manual-wind mechanical movement, stainless steel case and minimalist silver dial.
A classic piece of Swiss watchmaking, characterized by its cushion-shaped case, clean dial without date and a mechanical movement signed by the prestigious manufacture Universal Genève.
brand and features
- brand: universal Genève
- type: vintage wristwatch
- movement: manual-wind mechanical
- calibre: not definitively identified from photographs
- estimated era: 1960s–1970s
- manufacturing: Swiss
- case: stainless steel
- case shape: cushion / rounded-square corners
- dial: silver, satin finish
- indices: applied baton style
- hands: two central hands, no seconds hand
- functions: hours and minutes
- crystal: transparent, exact material not verified
- crown: knurled, with engraved Universal Genève emblem
- strap: black, reptile-textured engraving
- buckle: metal, gold-tone
dial and design
Silver dial with especially clean lines, featuring applied metal indices and a double index at 12 o'clock.
The inscription “universal Genève” is present below 12, and “Swiss” at the bottom.
The no-date, no-seconds design provides an elegant, discreet aesthetic, characteristic of many mid-20th-century Swiss dress watches.
stainless steel case
Cushion-shaped case with a metallic silver finish and lugs visually integrated into the design.
Inside the case back are engraved the Universal Genève crest and the inscriptions:
- universal Genève
- Swiss
- acier inoxydable
The inscription “acier inoxydable” means stainless steel.
The case shows scratches, signs of wear and small areas of superficial oxidation or alteration visible in certain areas.
movement mechanical
Swiss manual-wind movement, signed “universal Genève”, with visible jewels and the inscriptions “seventeen 17 jewels”, “unadjusted” and “Swiss”.
This is a traditional 17-jewel mechanical movement, without automatic rotor, requiring manual winding via the crown.
The movement features construction and finishes compatible with Universal Genève clockmaking of the era.
A definitive calibre identification has not been made and no maintenance history data is available.
original crown of signed design
Metal crown knurled with engraved Universal Genève emblem.
This detail is particularly interesting as it preserves the brand’s characteristic aesthetic and is coherent with the watch as a whole.
strap
Leather strap; it has not been verified whether it is the original factory strap or made of genuine leather.
dimensions: approx. 30 x 30
conservation status
Vintage pre-owned watch, showing signs of age and wear consistent with use.
The case has scratches, rubs and some small areas of superficial alteration.
The dial retains an overall attractive presentation, though it shows small marks and aging signs.
The movement visually appears complete in the photographs, but its accuracy of running, power reserve, and maintenance history have not been verified.
Sold as shown in the photographs.
Universal Genève vintage Swiss manual-winding dress watch – stainless steel cushion case – silver dial – 17 jewels
universal Genève vintage – Swiss manual-wind dress watch – stainless steel – silver dial – 60s/70s
Elegant vintage Universal Genève wristwatch, Swiss-made, with manual-wind mechanical movement, stainless steel case and minimalist silver dial.
A classic piece of Swiss watchmaking, characterized by its cushion-shaped case, clean dial without date and a mechanical movement signed by the prestigious manufacture Universal Genève.
brand and features
- brand: universal Genève
- type: vintage wristwatch
- movement: manual-wind mechanical
- calibre: not definitively identified from photographs
- estimated era: 1960s–1970s
- manufacturing: Swiss
- case: stainless steel
- case shape: cushion / rounded-square corners
- dial: silver, satin finish
- indices: applied baton style
- hands: two central hands, no seconds hand
- functions: hours and minutes
- crystal: transparent, exact material not verified
- crown: knurled, with engraved Universal Genève emblem
- strap: black, reptile-textured engraving
- buckle: metal, gold-tone
dial and design
Silver dial with especially clean lines, featuring applied metal indices and a double index at 12 o'clock.
The inscription “universal Genève” is present below 12, and “Swiss” at the bottom.
The no-date, no-seconds design provides an elegant, discreet aesthetic, characteristic of many mid-20th-century Swiss dress watches.
stainless steel case
Cushion-shaped case with a metallic silver finish and lugs visually integrated into the design.
Inside the case back are engraved the Universal Genève crest and the inscriptions:
- universal Genève
- Swiss
- acier inoxydable
The inscription “acier inoxydable” means stainless steel.
The case shows scratches, signs of wear and small areas of superficial oxidation or alteration visible in certain areas.
movement mechanical
Swiss manual-wind movement, signed “universal Genève”, with visible jewels and the inscriptions “seventeen 17 jewels”, “unadjusted” and “Swiss”.
This is a traditional 17-jewel mechanical movement, without automatic rotor, requiring manual winding via the crown.
The movement features construction and finishes compatible with Universal Genève clockmaking of the era.
A definitive calibre identification has not been made and no maintenance history data is available.
original crown of signed design
Metal crown knurled with engraved Universal Genève emblem.
This detail is particularly interesting as it preserves the brand’s characteristic aesthetic and is coherent with the watch as a whole.
strap
Leather strap; it has not been verified whether it is the original factory strap or made of genuine leather.
dimensions: approx. 30 x 30
conservation status
Vintage pre-owned watch, showing signs of age and wear consistent with use.
The case has scratches, rubs and some small areas of superficial alteration.
The dial retains an overall attractive presentation, though it shows small marks and aging signs.
The movement visually appears complete in the photographs, but its accuracy of running, power reserve, and maintenance history have not been verified.
Sold as shown in the photographs.
Universal Genève vintage Swiss manual-winding dress watch – stainless steel cushion case – silver dial – 17 jewels
Details
Brand
Universal Genève
Gender
Men
Model
Square cuadrado 30 x 30 mm
Band material
Leather
Shipped insured
No
Period
1950-1959
Repainted dial
No
Movement
Manual winding
Case material
Steel
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
30 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Good - visible signs of wear
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