{"product_id":"montre-universal-geneve-tonneau-acier-cadran-noir-laque-1970s","title":"Universal Genève Tonneau Watch Steel — Black Lacquered Dial (1970s) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eAn oval of black lacquer set within a tonneau of sculpted steel — signed by the Geneva house that the watchmaking world has been rediscovering since its revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Universal Genève from the 1970s, black and sculpted\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch is signed \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e — the house founded in 1894, which in the twentieth century was one of the great names of Genève, celebrated for its chronographs and its Polerouter designed by a young Gérald Genta. Long dormant, the brand was \u003cstrong\u003erevived by Breitling\u003c\/strong\u003e, and since then its vintage watches have been rediscovered by a whole generation of collectors. This one is a feminine piece from the \u003cstrong\u003e1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e811624\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eblack lacquered dial\u003c\/strong\u003e, oval in shape, embraces complete restraint: three applied \u003cstrong\u003ebaton hour markers\u003c\/strong\u003e at the quarter hours, the \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève shield\u003c\/strong\u003e at twelve o'clock, the signature in white, and two steel \u003cstrong\u003ebaton hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nothing else on the deep lacquer — black does the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etonneau case\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003epolished steel\u003c\/strong\u003e is the true sculpture of this watch: its \u003cstrong\u003efaceted hooded lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, cut like scales, envelop the strap and extend the caseband in waves — case work typical of Geneva design in the 1970s, in only 25mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève hand-wound mechanical movement\u003c\/strong\u003e has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year. The watch is fitted on a later black grained leather strap, with Buckle steel pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigned Universal Genève\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Geneva house revived by Breitling, whose vintage is being widely rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSculpted caseband\u003c\/strong\u003e — faceted hooded lugs that envelop the strap, the hallmark of Geneva cases from the 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn-house mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e — a manual Universal Genève calibre in 25mm, checked and guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Universal Genève?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Universal Genève watch\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a distinctive place among our \u003cstrong\u003ewomen's vintage watches\u003c\/strong\u003e: it is an in-house Geneva mechanical movement in a jewellery-sized format — a combination that contemporary watchmaking no longer produces, as quartz has absorbed this segment. The signature itself has never been so closely watched since the brand's revival.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and checked by our partner watchmakers: movement verification, examination of the dial, hands, and case. Each \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e  we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-femme\" title=\"Women Vintage Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage women's watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Luxury Vintage Watches\"\u003eView all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical characteristics\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 tonneau dress watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 811624\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34523••\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\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Women's watch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical hand-wound, caliber Universal Genève 11\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 Polished steel, steel caseback, tonneau shape with faceted hooded lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25mm (26mm including the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 27mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.7mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14mm\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 Black lacquered, applied baton hour markers, Universal Genève shield, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel batons, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mineral (condition 9\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black grained leather, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very well preserved condition. Crisp black lacquered dial, hour markers and shield without alteration, intact hands, Crystal in very fine condition. The polished case shows light signs of wear on the middle case and the hoods, visible in our photographs.\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\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\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 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Universal Genève?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is one of the great historic houses of Genève, founded in 1894, famed in the twentieth century for its Compax chronographs and its Polerouter designed by a young Gérald Genta. Long dormant, the brand was acquired and revived by Breitling — an event that rekindled collectors' interest in all its vintage pieces, from chronographs to dress pieces like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the dial have only three hour markers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy design choice: on the black lacquer, the house's shield serves as noon, and three hour markers are enough to structure the reading. It is the minimalism of Geneva dress watches from the 1970s — the dial can be read at a glance, and the black remains intact. The steel hands stand out against the lacquer with all the necessary clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you wind a hand-wound watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eGently turn the crown clockwise, about twenty turns, until you feel resistance. Never force it beyond that point. Daily winding, at the same time each day, is enough to keep the watch running and ensures the best regularity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA mechanical movement in a 25mm women's watch?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — and it has become rare. Mechanical ladies' calibres, miniaturized to the extreme, have all but disappeared with the arrival of quartz: the industry now produces almost none in this size. This watch beats to the rhythm of a movement from a Geneva house, wound by hand — an experience no longer offered by new watches in this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 25mm wide, 27mm Lug-to-lug and 6.7mm thick, it is a jewelry-sized format, intended for slim to medium wrists — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its hooded lugs envelop the strap, and the watch follows the wrist in one continuous line. The Lug width measures 14mm, making it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54679028826449,"sku":"811624 3452327","price":682.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/montre-universal-geneve-tonneau-acier-cadran-noir-laque-1970s-atelier-victor-1.jpg?v=1788390198","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/universal-geneve-tonneau-watch-steel-black-lacquered-dial-1970s","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}