Universal Geneve

With a rich history dating back to 1894, Universal Geneve was renowned for their chronographs and complicated timepieces, particularly the iconic Polerouter designed by Gerald Genta. The brand's historical pieces, including the Tri-Compax and Compax series, remain highly sought after by collectors. Their contributions to watchmaking include numerous innovations in chronograph and calendar mechanisms. Each vintage piece represents their historical significance in the development of Swiss watchmaking.


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[WTS] Universal Geneve Gold Week

Universal Geneve Gold Week

  • Condition: Clean dial, runs well
  • Case material: gold
  • Diameter: 40mm
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Mar 27, 2026, 4:07 PM
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[WTS] Universal Geneve Military Field Watch | Black Dial | WWII Era | $800

Universal Geneve Military Field Watch | Black Dial | WWII Era | $800

This is a WWII era Universal Geneve Military Field Watch featuring a black dial, white Arabic numerals, sub-seconds at 6, and an in-house manually-wound movement. The watch shows signs of wear consistent with its age.

  • Condition: Honest used shape, with scratches and patina on the dial
  • Maker: Universal Geneve
  • Era: WWII, circa 1940s
  • Movement: In-house manually-wound
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Mar 27, 2026, 9:53 AM
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[WTS] Universal Geneve Polerouter Black Dial | 1950s

Universal Geneve Polerouter Black Dial | 1950s

This Universal Geneve Polerouter has a black dial with engine turned chapter ring and sector indexes, designed by Gerald Genta. It's an automatic watch from the 1950s, running well and keeping good time.

  • Condition: pre-owned, honest wear consistent with age
  • Case material: stainless steel
  • Diameter: 36mm
  • Movement type: automatic
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Mar 26, 2026, 2:32 PM
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[WTS] Vintage Universal Geneve Polerouter “Super” Ref. 869112. Stunning condition. Priced to sell!

Vintage Universal Geneve Polerouter “Super” Ref. 869112. Stunning condition. Priced to sell!

Universal Geneve - 869112 · $2,195
This vintage Universal Geneve Polerouter 'Super' Ref. 869112 features a stainless steel case with a 35mm diameter and a thickness of 20mm, powered by the Universal Genève super thin caliber 1-69 Micro rotor movement.

  • Condition: Stunning condition, scratches on case and some crazed on flexy crystal
  • Movement: Universal Genève super thin caliber 1-69 Micro rotor
  • Case material: Stainless steel
  • Size: 35mm (excluding crown), 39mm (including crown)
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Mar 25, 2026, 3:45 PM
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1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

Universal Geneve - 22493 · $3,350
This is a 1940's Universal Geneve Compax watch featuring a Tropical Silver Dial. The watch has a 36mm case and comes with the correct 287 movement.

  • Condition: Pre-owned with some wear from use
  • Case size: 36mm diameter
  • Bezel material: Stainless Steel
  • Dial color: Tropical Silver
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Apr 7, 2025, 6:12 PM
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1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

Universal Geneve - 22493 · $3,350
This is a 1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with a Tropical Silver Dial. The watch features a 36mm case, smooth Stainless Steel bezel, original silver dial with Arabic numerals and aged lume, and blue hands that have been relumed.

  • Condition: Very good (some wear)
  • Case Size: 36mm
  • Movement: 287
  • Bracelet Type: 20mm blue/gray leather Hodinkee strap
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Feb 3, 2025, 1:10 PM
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1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with Tropical Silver Dial

Universal Geneve - 22493 · $3,350
A 1940's Universal Geneve Compax Ref: 22493 with a tropical silver dial, original Arabic numerals and lume that has aged to a yellow/green patina.

  • Condition: Very good (some wear from use)
  • Case size: 36mm
  • Movement: 287
  • Bezel material: Stainless Steel
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Jan 22, 2025, 1:29 AM
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