No. 103863330

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Universal Genève - Diver - No reserve price - Men - 2000-2010
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€ 450
No reserve price
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Universal Genève - Diver - No reserve price - Men - 2000-2010

Universal Genève – Diver Style Quartz – Black Dial – Sapphire Crystal – Stainless Steel – 39 mm An Elegant and Sporty Universal Genève with Distinctive Vintage Character Offered for auction is a striking Universal Genève diver-style quartz wristwatch, a sophisticated Swiss luxury timepiece that combines sporty functionality with the refined design language for which Universal Genève became internationally respected. This model features a robust stainless steel case, a deep black dial with gold-tone accents, sapphire crystal protection, and a rotating diver-style bezel, creating a powerful yet elegant wrist presence. The watch is powered by a reliable Swiss quartz movement and is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet, perfectly complementing its bold luxury-sport aesthetic. Technical Details Brand: Universal Genève Model: Diver Style Quartz Movement: Swiss quartz movement Functions: Hours Minutes Central seconds Date display Case Material: Stainless steel Case Diameter: 39 mm Crystal: Sapphire crystal Dial: Black dial with luminous indexes and gold-tone accents Bezel: Rotating diver-style bezel Water Resistance: 200 meters / 20 ATM (Not tested for water resistance) Bracelet: Generic stainless steel bracelet Fits wrist up to approx. 18 cm Condition: Grade B+ – fine traces of wear consistent with age and normal use Special Mention: Two small gold-tone decorative elements are missing from the bezel, visible in the photos. This is purely cosmetic and does not affect functionality or operation of the watch. Accessories: Generic box The design of this Universal Genève perfectly captures the transition period between luxury sports watches and functional professional diving-inspired timepieces. The black dial combined with warm gold-tone accents creates a beautiful contrast, giving the watch an elegant vintage appearance while maintaining a strong tool-watch identity. Its angular stainless steel case and integrated bracelet style reflect the distinctive late 1970s and 1980s Swiss sports-watch design philosophy that remains highly collectible today. Story & Heritage Founded in 1894, Universal Genève is considered one of the great historic Swiss watch manufactures, celebrated for producing some of the most elegant and technically innovative watches of the 20th century. The brand became legendary for iconic creations such as the Polerouter, Compax, Tri-Compax, and other sophisticated chronographs and sport-luxury watches worn by collectors, athletes, and world leaders. During the quartz era, Universal Genève successfully adapted its elegant design heritage into modern luxury sports watches, blending Swiss precision with contemporary aesthetics and robust everyday usability. This particular model reflects that era beautifully — combining the durability of a professional-inspired diver watch with the refined finishing and elegant proportions expected from a prestigious Swiss manufacture. Today, vintage Universal Genève watches continue to attract growing attention among collectors due to the brand’s important historical role in Swiss horology and its timeless design language. A refined and increasingly collectible Universal Genève luxury sports watch with strong vintage character, sapphire crystal, and elegant Swiss design. The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped insured. Express Delivery Via UPS Express Internal Reference Number - ITA 65

No. 103863330

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Universal Genève - Diver - No reserve price - Men - 2000-2010

Universal Genève - Diver - No reserve price - Men - 2000-2010

Universal Genève – Diver Style Quartz – Black Dial – Sapphire Crystal – Stainless Steel – 39 mm

An Elegant and Sporty Universal Genève with Distinctive Vintage Character

Offered for auction is a striking Universal Genève diver-style quartz wristwatch, a sophisticated Swiss luxury timepiece that combines sporty functionality with the refined design language for which Universal Genève became internationally respected.

This model features a robust stainless steel case, a deep black dial with gold-tone accents, sapphire crystal protection, and a rotating diver-style bezel, creating a powerful yet elegant wrist presence.

The watch is powered by a reliable Swiss quartz movement and is fitted with a stainless steel bracelet, perfectly complementing its bold luxury-sport aesthetic.

Technical Details

Brand: Universal Genève

Model: Diver Style Quartz

Movement: Swiss quartz movement

Functions:

Hours
Minutes
Central seconds
Date display

Case Material: Stainless steel

Case Diameter: 39 mm

Crystal: Sapphire crystal

Dial: Black dial with luminous indexes and gold-tone accents

Bezel: Rotating diver-style bezel

Water Resistance: 200 meters / 20 ATM
(Not tested for water resistance)

Bracelet: Generic stainless steel bracelet
Fits wrist up to approx. 18 cm

Condition: Grade B+ – fine traces of wear consistent with age and normal use

Special Mention:
Two small gold-tone decorative elements are missing from the bezel, visible in the photos. This is purely cosmetic and does not affect functionality or operation of the watch.

Accessories: Generic box

The design of this Universal Genève perfectly captures the transition period between luxury sports watches and functional professional diving-inspired timepieces.

The black dial combined with warm gold-tone accents creates a beautiful contrast, giving the watch an elegant vintage appearance while maintaining a strong tool-watch identity.

Its angular stainless steel case and integrated bracelet style reflect the distinctive late 1970s and 1980s Swiss sports-watch design philosophy that remains highly collectible today.

Story & Heritage

Founded in 1894, Universal Genève is considered one of the great historic Swiss watch manufactures, celebrated for producing some of the most elegant and technically innovative watches of the 20th century.

The brand became legendary for iconic creations such as the Polerouter, Compax, Tri-Compax, and other sophisticated chronographs and sport-luxury watches worn by collectors, athletes, and world leaders.

During the quartz era, Universal Genève successfully adapted its elegant design heritage into modern luxury sports watches, blending Swiss precision with contemporary aesthetics and robust everyday usability.

This particular model reflects that era beautifully — combining the durability of a professional-inspired diver watch with the refined finishing and elegant proportions expected from a prestigious Swiss manufacture.

Today, vintage Universal Genève watches continue to attract growing attention among collectors due to the brand’s important historical role in Swiss horology and its timeless design language.

A refined and increasingly collectible Universal Genève luxury sports watch with strong vintage character, sapphire crystal, and elegant Swiss design.

The watch will be carefully packaged and shipped insured.

Express Delivery Via UPS Express
Internal Reference Number - ITA 65

Final bid
€ 450
No reserve price
Joaquín Fernández Cebrián
Expert
Estimate € 1,500 - € 1,700

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