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Creator: Universal
Universal Geneve Swiss Mechanical 18k Gold & Diamond Watch
Universal Geneve Swiss Mechanical 18k Gold & Diamond Watch

Universal Geneve Swiss Mechanical 18k Gold & Diamond Watch

$3,780

Universal Geneve Swiss Mechanical 18k Gold & Diamond Watch

By Universal

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A fantastic vintage 1970s ladies Universal Geneve ladies cocktail watch, reminiscent of the timeless tank design. The sleek black onyx dial with gold hands is encased in a luxurious ...

Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Universal Watches

Materials

Diamond, Onyx, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s
Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s

$2,395

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co circa 1940s

By Universal

Located in Stamford, CT

Universal Lady's Rose Gold Wristwatch Retailed by Tiffany & Co, circa 1940s 18k rose gold Length: 31.4mm Width: 19.4mm Case thickness: 8mm Dial: Silvered with gold tone marker...

Category

1940s Swiss Vintage Universal Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Tiffany & Co. Men's Universal Stainless Steel Polerouter Wristwatch
Tiffany & Co. Men's Universal Stainless Steel Polerouter Wristwatch

Tiffany & Co. Men's Universal Stainless Steel Polerouter Wristwatch

$3,995

Tiffany & Co. Men's Universal Stainless Steel Polerouter Wristwatch

By Universal

Located in Stamford, CT

Universal stainless steel automatic Polerouter wristwatch, retailed by Tiffany & Co., circa 1960s. Universal micro-rotor automatic movement. The original silver colored dial has natu...

Category

1960s Swiss Vintage Universal Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Universal 18 Karat Two-Tone Covered Lid Ladies Watch Handmade
Universal 18 Karat Two-Tone Covered Lid Ladies Watch Handmade

Universal 18 Karat Two-Tone Covered Lid Ladies Watch Handmade

$2,800

Universal 18 Karat Two-Tone Covered Lid Ladies Watch Handmade

By Universal

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Universal Watch STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt 2-Tone CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm x Width 14mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manu...

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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Universal Watches

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Universal watches for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Universal watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using steel. We have 3 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider watches by J.E. Caldwell & Co., Eberhard & Co., and Agassiz. Prices for Universal watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $2,395 and tops out at $3,995, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $2,800.

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Questions About Universal Watches
  • What is a universal wine glass?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A universal wine glass is a glass designed to accommodate most types of wine. Conventional wine glasses usually have features that make them suitable for serving certain types of wine. For example, red wine glasses often have large, curved, deep bowls that help air mix with wine to bring out its flavors and aromas. Universal wine glasses combine features from different conventional glasses to enhance the flavors and aromas of many varieties. Shop a wide variety of wine glasses on 1stDibs.
  • Are headboards a universal fit?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether a headboard has a universal fit depends on the specific circumstances. If your bed frame is a standard size, then all headboards of that size should fit properly. However, headboards won't necessarily fit all custom-sized bed frames. Shop a collection of headboards on 1stDibs.
  • Who owns Universal Genève?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Stelux 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.
  • Who designed the Universal Genève Polerouter?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Swiss-born watch designer Gerald Genta is responsible for the Universal Genève Polerouter watch. In 1954, Universal Genève asked the young designer to design a watch to commemorate Scandinavian Airlines Systems polar flights. The watch was called the Polarouter and later the Polerouter, and has led to a successful family of watches for Universal Genève. Find an assortment of Universal Genève watches from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is the history of the Universal Genève watch?
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    1stDibs ExpertDecember 5, 2024
    The 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.