{"title":"Vintage Universal Geneva Watches","description":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrated for mid-century chronographs and refined casework, vintage Universal Geneve watches rank among the most respected names in a serious collection. From elegant dress pieces to coveted chronographs, every vintage Universal Geneve timepiece here is sourced through our global network of dealers and collectors, then authenticated in-house and confirmed genuine and fully working.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eRead more\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCollector-grade Universal Geneve watches\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer classic Universal Geneve watches across several eras, dials, and case sizes, each chosen for genuine horological merit. Since we stock only watches we own rather than brokering for others, you get genuine pieces only, with a clear history. The true condition of every watch is set out clearly, age-related character and all, on its product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuying a vintage Universal Geneve watch with confidence\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece appears in ten-plus in-house photos from each angle, so you can read the dial and case for yourself. The piece travels worldwide with tracking, and carries a 30-day return. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Universal Geneve watches: frequently asked questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA few points buyers like to confirm before choosing a vintage Universal Geneve watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: Are your vintage Universal Geneve watches authentic?\u003cbr\u003eYes. Every piece is authenticated in-house and confirmed genuine and fully working, sold only from our own collection and never as a copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQ: What makes vintage Universal Geneve watches so collectible?\u003cbr\u003eStrong mid-century design, respected movements, and genuine scarcity combine to keep these among the more pursued pieces in vintage collecting.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2-vintage-unversal-geneve-medico-compax-chronograph-cal-285-steel-watch-ref-22420","title":"Vintage Unversal Geneve MEDICO-COMPAX chronograph Cal.285 Steel 35mm Ref: 22420","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\"\u003eAll models of MEDICO-COMPAX Universal Geneve consider as very rare watches.\u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis model is edition of about 1945-1950 years. Regardless of its old age watch is not restored. Several years ago movement Cal. 285 was serviced and it performs its all functions excellent. As you can see at the pictures dial and hands look nice. There are small scratches on the steel case. Overall watch is in normal condition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42901088796732,"sku":"","price":2130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/5701\/6124\/files\/1_42a2a20b-787d-4c2d-8cc4-e8c002b57a40.jpg?v=1749488534"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-ferrovie-dello-stato-864-107-mechanical-cal-64-steel-case-35mm","title":"Universal Geneve Ferrovie Dello Stato 864 107 Mechanical Cal.64 Steel case 35mm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Universal Genève Ferrovie dello Stato, known as “FS”, is a manual winding watch, designed between 1964 and 1975 for the employees of the Italian railways, the Ferrovie dello Stato. This model, refined for optimal precision, was developed to withstand the demanding conditions of railway work while offering exemplary reliability. Universal Genève, founded in 1894 and a reference in Swiss watchmaking, created a watch combining robustness and functional elegance, making it today a true timeless classic. The manual movement, typical of the 1960s, required daily winding, a feature that strengthens the bond between the wearer and their timepiece. Equipped with a sleek dial in enamel and a minimalist design, this watch has become a choice piece among vintage watch collectors, admired for its mechanical quality and its unique history. The Universal Genève Ferrovie dello Stato, produced in approximately 82,000 units, is much more than just an accessory: it embodies the perfect meeting between Swiss precision and the demands of the Italian railway network in the 1960s. The first watches, the Mark 1, measured 34mm. From the 70s, the model evolved with the Mark 2 and Mark 3 at 36mm, but always with the robust in-house caliber 84.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43462709608508,"sku":null,"price":540.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/5701\/6124\/files\/1_902b5342-2f16-4701-a12e-f332d813c7bf.jpg?v=1756719505"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-aero-compax-chronograph-mechanical-cal-130-72-steel-case-40mm-ref-22703-3","title":"Universal Geneve Aero–Compax Chronograph Mechanical Cal. 130 (72) Steel case 40mm Ref: 22703\/3","description":"\u003cp\u003epilots. The dial is a highly legible two-tone dial, featuring bold Arabic numerals and large hands. The design of the dial is extremely well thought out, with a red crosshead splitting the dial into four quadrants to the large Arabic numerals and blued steel hands – all deliberately designed to increase legibility. The dial also sports a tach-o-meter scale on the outer ring and also makes use of an applied Universal Genève logo, adding a nice touch. The watch features a large 40mm stainless steel case with rotating 60 minute bezel. It features a screw-down case back for increased protection against dust and moisture. This Aero-Compax was available with either 24-hour or 12-hour dials, the latter being rarer of the two. The 24-hour variants were fitted with calibre UG90 (base cal. Venus 178), the 12-hour watches such as this are equipped with Universal’s calibre 130 (base cal. Valjoux 72). This base calibre Valjoux 72 also featured in the Rolex Daytona and Heuer chronographs from the same period. Overall, not only this is this a very rare UG model, it is also an excellent example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43504895688764,"sku":null,"price":8700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/5701\/6124\/files\/1_826ee030-4970-4710-b6fd-c484b6d87fa9.jpg?v=1757828309"}],"url":"https:\/\/gmtwatchshop.com\/collections\/vintage-universal-geneva-watches.oembed","provider":"GMTwatchshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}