Universal Genève Jewelry
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1970s Swiss Modernist Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
14k Gold
20th Century Swiss Universal Genève Jewelry
Rose Gold, 18k Gold
1970s Swiss Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold
20th Century Artisan Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
1940s European Retro Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Diamond, Sapphire, Gold
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
20th Century Universal Genève Jewelry
Diamond, White Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Universal Genève Jewelry
Mid-20th Century Universal Genève Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold
1940s Swiss Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Steel, Stainless Steel
1950s Swiss Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold, Rose Gold
20th Century Swiss Artisan Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold
1960s Swiss Retro Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Gold-filled
1950s European Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
1950s Swiss Modern Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold
20th Century Artisan Universal Genève Jewelry
Diamond, Emerald, 18k Gold
1940s Swiss Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Modern Universal Genève Jewelry
Diamond, Steel
2010s Swiss Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
1960s Swiss Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold
Mid-20th Century Universal Genève Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold, Rose Gold, Gold
1950s Swiss Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold
Early 2000s Contemporary Universal Genève Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
2010s Swiss Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary American Artisan Universal Genève Jewelry
Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century Swiss Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
1950s British Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Steel
1960s Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel, Steel
1970s Swiss Retro Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Gold Plate
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1950s Swiss Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
18k Gold
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
1970s Swiss Modern Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
1980s Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
20th Century Universal Genève Jewelry
Yellow Gold, Silver
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Diamond, Platinum
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Universal Genève Jewelry
Stainless Steel
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- Who owns Universal Genève?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Stelux Holdings International owns Universal Genève as of December 2021. The publicly traded company started in 1963 and operates from headquarters in Hong Kong. Numa-Emile Descombes and Ulysse Georges Perret founded Universal Genève in Le Locle, Switzerland, in 1894. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Universal Genève watches.
- What is a Genève watch?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024The history of the Universal Genève watch dates back to 1894, when Numa-Emile Descombes and Ulysse George founded the Universal Genève company in Le Locle, Switzerland. At that time, it was called Universal Watch. During its early years, Universal Watch crafted movements and components for other companies. Then, it unveiled its first chronograph watch in 1917. Over the years that followed, the company introduced a number of successful collections, including the Compur in 1934, the Uni-Compax in 1936 and the Simple Calendar in 1943. Universal Genève also created the first anti-magnetic watch, a timepiece capable of keeping time accurately even when worn during expeditions to the North Pole. During the quartz crisis of the 1970s and ’80s, Universal Genève's sales slumped. It attempted to relaunch in 1994, 2005 and 2019 with modest success. Private investment firms Partners Group and CVC Capital Partners purchased the company with the intention of returning it to its roots of producing luxury, complex chronograph watches. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Universal Genève watches.