{"product_id":"montre-universal-geneve-altesse-acier-cadran-blanc-annees-1970","title":"Vintage Universal Genève Altesse Watch — White Dial (1970s) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUniversal Genève Altesse — The refined dress watch of a great manufacture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève Altesse watch\u003c\/strong\u003e embodies the art of the dress watch according to one of the most respected Swiss manufactures of the 20th century. Founded in Genève, \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e is among the great historic houses of watchmaking, and the \u003cstrong\u003eAltesse\u003c\/strong\u003e line represents its purest expression: a fine, understated, and timeless dress watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ewhite lacquered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is a model of minimalist elegance: \u003cstrong\u003eblack Roman numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e run around the full perimeter, surrounding the house’s signature “U” logo and the cursive \u003cem\u003eAltesse\u003c\/em\u003e mention. No date, no subdial — only two slender hands and the purity of an immaculate dial. Readability is crisp, character expressed through restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e31mm stainless steel case\u003c\/strong\u003e, slim and refined, houses a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wound movement\u003c\/strong\u003e — that daily gesture cherished by lovers of traditional mechanics. The ultra-thin profile makes the piece particularly elegant under a cuff, true to the dress vocation of the collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a \u003cstrong\u003estainless steel Milanese mesh bracelet\u003c\/strong\u003e, supple and refined, this \u003cstrong\u003evintage Swiss watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is equally suited to a man’s or a woman’s wrist. A prestigious manufacture piece, selected, authenticated, and serviced by Atelier Victor. Fast and secure international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThree points to note about this piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUniversal Genève, one of the great historic Swiss manufactures, Altesse line: the dress watch in its most refined form.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhite lacquered dial with Roman numerals, “U” logo and Altesse signature — dressed minimalism without date or subdial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCase in fine steel, 31mm, hand-wound, Milanese mesh bracelet — Unisex format and ultra-thin profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Luxury Watches\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eSee our other vintage luxury watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e | \u003cem\u003e\u003ca title=\"Vintage Watches 1000-2000€\" href=\"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/collections\/montres-vintage-1000-2000\"\u003eSee our dress watches →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Genève\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Altesse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland (Swiss Made)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual winding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, round shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase back:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 31mm (32.3mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7.6mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e White lacquered with black Roman numerals, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel baton, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic, excellent condition (9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBracelet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless steel Milanese mesh, adjustable, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel buckle, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very fine condition. Immaculate original white lacquered dial, steel case in fine condition, Crystal in excellent condition (9\/10).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical:\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced movement, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice, protective case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs Universal Genève a prestigious brand?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Universal Genève is one of the great historic Swiss manufactures of the 20th century, renowned for its chronographs (Compur, Tri-Compax) as well as its dress watches. The Altesse line is its most understated and elegant expression.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs the dial original?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The white lacquered dial, its black Roman numerals, the logo and the Altesse signature are original, with no intervention or re-gilding. Its purity is factory-original.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the hand-wound movement work?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe piece has neither battery nor automatic rotor. It is enough to wind the crown each day to keep it running — a gesture appreciated by lovers of traditional mechanics. The movement has been serviced and is guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth. With its slim 31 mm case, it is a Unisex piece: a typical dress format of the era, worn equally well on a masculine or feminine wrist, and particularly elegant under a cuff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the international delivery time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDispatch within 48 hours, worldwide delivery in 3 to 5 days via DHL Express, insurance included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47773609623889,"sku":"2859670","price":930.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_01184.jpg?v=1779807472","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/universal-geneve-altesse-extra-slim-steel-1970s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}