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Universal Geneve Opal - 18K White Gold.

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Here's a vintage Universal Geneve with a factory blue opal mosaic dial manual wind in 18K white gold from the 1970s Keeps great time and is fully functional. Recently serviced. Recently serviced! Measurements include a 32mm case size across and an integrated bracelet that fits up to a 7 inch wrist (signed clasp) Matching texture in both the bezel and bracelet. White stick hands. White gold case and bracelet. The piece is unisex, it can be worn by both men and women. Screw back casebook. The dial is clean from any scratches or marks. Opal stone dials are seldom seen, regardless of brand so its great to see a cool example from UG! All parts are original including the dial, case, and movement. the dial and case are in great cosmetic, untouched condition


ready to wear!

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History

The Oyster case — waterproof, screw-down crown, winding stem sealed against moisture — was Rolex's founding innovation, patented in 1926. Add a self-winding rotor mechanism from 1931, a date window, and you have the Oyster Perpetual Date: a workhorse that has anchored the Rolex lineup for decades.

The Oysterdate references — particularly the long-running 6694 — use a manual-wind movement in the familiar 34mm Oyster case. Produced from the early 1960s through the 1980s, the 6694 is one of the most collected entry-level vintage Rolex references: honest, unpretentious, and wildly durable. Dial variations across its production run include silver sunburst, champagne, blue, and a range of patina colors that develop naturally over decades.

The automatic counterparts — references 1500, 1501, 1503, 15000, and 15037 — span the 1960s through the 1980s in steel and 14-karat yellow gold, offering the same proportions with the convenience of self-winding. These watches were made to be worn every day, and the best vintage examples wear every day of that history on their dials.