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Austere 1940s Universal Genève in stainless steel
This early-1940s Universal Genève presents the restrained, wartime aesthetic the brand produced in the period: a compact 32 mm stainless steel case with a six-notch screw-back and a silver-tone Arabic dial with blued hands. The watch is powered by Universal Genève’s manual-wind Cal. 267 (17 jewels, ~18,000 vph), a capable period movement that reflects the company’s technical focus in the era. With a period-correct crystal and original crown, the piece offers a disciplined, wearable expression of mid-century tool-watch design that will appeal to collectors seeking historical authenticity and everyday practicality.
Watch dossier
Important details, without the clutter.
01Specifications+
- Brand / model
- Universal Genève Universal Genève Wartime-style 1940s Universal Genève Ref. 20508
- Reference
- 20508
- Estimated production
- early-1940s
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case diameter
- 32 mm
- Dial
- Original silver-tone Arabic dial with blued hands; even vintage character.
- Crystal
- Acrylic (period-correct).
- Crown
- Original, period-correct.
- Strap / bracelet
- New leather strap, 16 mm.
- Movement
- Manual wind
- Caliber
- Cal. 267
- Jewels
- 17
02Service & provenance+
The watch has been technically and visually inspected. It did not require servicing and is ready to wear.
03Delivery & returns+
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