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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 Geneve Gold Filled Tank Watch Automatic
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
This vintage gold filled Universal Genève watch is from the 1960s era. It has a white dial and a 30mm X 30mm case. The watch has a brown leather strap, features a caliber 138SS bumpe...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
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Universal Geneve Polerouter Day Date
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
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Universal Geneve Calatava Stainless Steel Crosshair Dial Automatic
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
Universal Genève is more well known for its sports models, but they were also proud makers of beautiful and interesting dress watches. With clear 1950s style, the case has a clean an...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage Universal Geneve 18k Pink Gold Wristwatch
By Universal Genève
Located in Montreal, QC
Universal Geneve 18k pink gold men's wristwatch, case #10959-1027889. Measures 39mm x 29mm, 15 jewels and manual wind movement, caliber 264, acrylic crystal...
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
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Universal Geneve 18Kt Pink Gold Art Deco Ladies Watch Hand Made from 1940's
By Universal Genève
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Geneve Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18Kt Pink Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 27mm X Width 15mm
MOVEMEN...
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 / Cal. 130
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Baton Markers
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement.
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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
