Universal - The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT Hong Kong Monday, May 27, 2019 | Phillips

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  • Manufacturer: Universal
    Year: Circa 1950s
    Reference No: 11'306
    Movement No: 218’282
    Case No: 1’016’116
    Material: 18K pink gold
    Calibre: Manual, cal. 291
    Bracelet/Strap: Leather
    Clasp/Buckle: Gilt buckle
    Dimensions: 34mm Diameter
    Signed: Case, dial and movement signed
    Accessories: Accompanied by Universal Genève presentation box

  • Catalogue Essay

    The present pink gold triple calendar wristwatch is a fine example from Universal Genève. At one time the Henri Stern Watch Agency in New York distributed the brand and one sees similarities in both. The 34 mm diameter case has elegant down turned lugs with a dial symmetry that is well thought out and easy to read.

  • Artist Biography

    Universal

    Swiss • 1894

    Universal Genève was founded in Le Locle, Switzerland in 1894 and was originally known as "Universal Watch." Since its inception, Universal Genève has produced watches with unusually high quality for their price point. Universal was among the first brands to introduce a chronograph wristwatch.

    Today, the firm's vintage models are highly sought-after and desired for their oversized cases and interesting dial designs. Key models include a variety of "Compax" models such as the "Nina Rindt" or "Evil Nina," the Uni-Compax, the Space-Compax, the Aero-Compax and the Film-Compax.

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Ref. 11'306
An attractive pink gold triple calendar wristwatch with moonphases

Circa 1950s
34mm Diameter
Case, dial and movement signed

Estimate
HK$35,000 - 55,000 
€3,900-6,200
$4,500-7,100

Sold for HK$40,000

Contact Specialist

Thomas Perazzi
Head of Watches, Asia
thomasperazzi@phillips.com
+852 2318 2001

The Hong Kong Watch Auction: EIGHT

Hong Kong Auction 28 May 2019