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What is a Genève watch?
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A Genève watch is a watch stamped with the Hallmark of Geneva, a quality seal awarded to watches that meet strict criteria in regards to its finishing and materials. Browse a variety of Genève watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Universal Genève 18K Pink Gold Chronograph Wristwatch, Circa 1950s
By Universal Genève
Located in Firenze, IT
SHIPPING POLICY: No additional costs will be added to this order. Shipping costs will be totally covered by the seller (customs duties included).
Case No. 1452130, Ref. 124103. Ma...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
Modernist Gold Watch, Universal Geneve
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
Modernist 14k Gold Watch, Universal Geneve on satin watch band. Space age design with watch floating off the side of the band. 1970's Swiss.
1" wide x...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Modernist Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 1970s Rare Universal Genève Polerouter Automatic Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
The vintage 1970s Rare Universal Genève Polerouter Automatic timepiece is a distinctive and sought-after watch. Encased in a 40mm square gold-plated case and bracelet, it exudes the ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Geneve 14k Gold Fancy Nugget Design Bracelet Swiss Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Miami, FL
Geneve 14k Gold Fancy Nugget Design Bracelet Swiss Watch. Recently serviced and works excellent. Iconic 1970s look with the solid good bracelet watch f...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Universal Geneve 18Kt. Rose Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch circa 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt. Solid Rose Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 23mm ...
Category
Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Universal Geneve Stainless Steel Doctors Pulsation Chronograph Manual Watch
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Three Register Chronograph / Drs. Pulsation
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
DIMENSIONS: Length 45mm X Diameter 36mm
CIRCA: 1950's
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 130
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Markers
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Universal Geneve, founded near the end of the 19th century established themselves in Geneva, hence their name. They specialized in producing their own caliber movements and produced their first chronograph watch in the early teens. They focused on sports and professional watches and chronographs for particular industries. This example, set up as a Drs. pulsation watch...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel


