Universal Geneve — "Patina" Dial
The Story
Here we have a sweet military-style Universal Geneve from the 50s with a dial and blued steel hands that have aged into a coveted pumpkin colour. An all-original 33mm case with drilled lugs make this a perfect rugged piece for any strap — currently it’s on black lizard-grain leather but it would be right at home on a great Nato strap. An amazing and affordable piece of history.
The Details
Brand: Universal Geneve
Model: unspecified
Features: time-only with military-style arabic numerals
Case: 33mm, steel
Movement: original Universal Geneve automatic
Bracelet/Strap: lizard grain leather
Lug Width: 17mm
Box & Papers: none
Condition: small orange stain on the side of the crystal at 7, fair scratching on the case consistent with age, unpolished
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