DETAILS: Note: machine needs lubrication (read Condition section below) ! Beautiful and excellent Universal Genève vintage Mens wristwatch in all solid 18K Gold with very nice angled and faceted Art Deco lugs. From 1941 production (according brand info). Model / reference: 11244 / 166 (case back outside / inside). Serial number: 812060 (case back outside). Movement serial: 188332. Manual winding reliable movement caliber Universal Geneve 262, 17 Jewels. Note the larger wheel of the movement is engraved "LATINO * * *" so it is probably a replacement. Continuous second hand at six o'clock.  Case in three separate parts. According to sources, case maker is famed Henri Jeanneret (confirmed by the HJ case makers "166" hammerhead). Lugs have short pins for inverted/female spring bars (supplied as shown). Case shiny in all 18K/750 yellow Gold. Case back snap-on with brand engravings and logo/seal, hallmarks, etc. inside and serial and model reference numbers outside. The case center piece is also hallmarked outside and inside. Pearl silver dial background with black indexes, arabic numerals and brand engravings - original (unrestored). Blue metal hands, Sword style. Winding crown gold plated. Low domed acrylic crystal. Diameter size 34,3mm (without crown - see picture with caliper). Case length, lug to lug: 42mm. Lugs width (internal): 18mm. Practically unused genuine Crocodile band light brown Libra - France, 18mm with gold plated buckle 16mm. Band is 110mm length holes side and 80mm buckle side. Easily adjustable to fit every man's wrist size. Weight of the watch complete without band and bars: 29 gram. Swiss Made. NOT waterproof. No case supplied, sorry. All original and authentic Universal Geneve (except band/buckle, Latino wheel and possibly crystal and crown?). Please consider the pictures as part of the description as they show the exact item that will be purchased. CONDITION: Note: if you want a machine serviced and running perfectly, please don't Bid! MOVEMENT - movement needs service/lubrication/has dried out over the years - the machine is complete, has no flaws and is running ok for short periods when shaken or gently heated, but always stops after a while. Machine is very clean, has no oxidations and no flaws. While working, the ticking and balance movement seems strong and free. The accuracy is correct for a piece of this vintage. DIAL - unrestored showing ageing, possible slight darkening and tiny marks and micro oxidation spots evenly dispersed. Has no scratches, no cracks, no deformations, no concerning pitting, no visible flaws. No fading to the letters, scales and markings (see pictures). HANDS - hands are original and have no flaws, no bends and no deformations. In perfect condition with no obvious oxidations overall, no scratches. Metallic blue effect conserved. CASE - the case is unrestored as the dial (most collectors prefer). Micro and light marks from use all over and a few medium marks here and there, acceptable, all from regular use many years. No oxidations overall. Case has no deformations, all the edges and corners are nice and crisp. No damaged corners. Lugs have an exact 18mm opening and are not bent by accidental deformation in any direction. WINDING CROWN - good with slight wear edges, no major dents, scratches or scuffs. Setting the hour perfectly and smoothly. BACK COVER - as the case, no deformations. No concerning or obvious marks from opening tools. Closes easily and locks firmly. CRYSTAL - polished with no scratches and no flaws. no cracks. BAND - as new, very nice. Very soft touch and flexible. NO wear and no flaws. All perfectly clean ! PACKING & SHIPPING: Worldwide, Low Cost ! Package Includes: Item as described and carefully packed together with Catawiki Invoice. I will post Item by Registered mail/Signed-for Worldwide (with Tracking-Number) and possibly Insured (if considered advisable and available option to winner's country).