{"product_id":"montre-universal-geneve-plaque-or-20364-5-micro-rotor-1958","title":"Universal Genève Watch 20364-5 — Gold-Plated Micro-Rotor (1958) ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUniversal Genève automatic: a vintage watch with micro-rotor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is an elegant vintage automatic, dressed in a round gold-plated case and a silver sunburst dial. Dated 1958, it is powered by the celebrated \u003cstrong\u003emicro-rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Geneva manufacture, one of the finest automatic movements of its era. With its versatile proportions, it can be worn equally well on a man’s or a woman’s wrist. A Swiss manufacture watch, with character and timeless elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egolden dial\u003c\/strong\u003e is of exquisite finesse: it features the applied “U” logo and the “Universal Genève” signature, applied Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9, and slender faceted baton hour markers. The mention “\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic 23 Jewels\u003c\/strong\u003e” appears at 6 o’clock. Two gold dauphine hands and a central sweep seconds hand glide across the dial — a sober and refined dial, typical of Universal Genève dress watches from the late 1950s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the heart of this Universal Genève beats the \u003cstrong\u003ecaliber 215 with micro-rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the very first automatic movements with an integrated oscillating weight — a patented innovation by the manufacture, which also equipped the legendary Polerouter designed by Gérald Genta. On this version intended at the time for the American market (caliber 215-97), the dial states “23 rubies”: these are the 17 rubies of the movement plus 6 additional rubies, an original and perfectly authentic feature. Fully \u003cstrong\u003eserviced\u003c\/strong\u003e, this micro-rotor offers reliable and exceptionally smooth operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its \u003cstrong\u003e34.5mm case\u003c\/strong\u003e and elongated faceted lugs, this vintage watch offers an elegant presence on the wrist, equally suited to men and women — a true \u003cstrong\u003eUnisex watch\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original dial is superb; the hands show slight wear to the gilding and the Crystal plexiglass, signed UG, is rated 7\/10 (fine signs of use) — all details disclosed with complete transparency. It is fitted with a black lizard-style leather strap, non-original, with a steel pin buckle Buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage Universal Genève automatic watch, round gold-plated case, gold sunburst dial (1958).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaliber 215 with micro-rotor, one of the first automatics with integrated mass, from the same type as the Polerouter by Gérald Genta.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnisex watch (men and women); superb original dial, signed UG Crystal plexiglass (7\/10), serviced movement guaranteed for 1 year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Discover our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-universal-geneve-vintage\"\u003eVintage Universal Genève watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\"\u003eselection of vintage 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 Automatic micro-rotor (dress watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20364-5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 199xxxx\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimated year:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1958\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 Men’s and women’s watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic micro-rotor, caliber Universal Genève 215-97 (17 rubies + 6 additional rubies = “23 jewels” on the dial)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e  Heures, minutes, seconds (central seconds hand)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated (steel back), round shape with faceted lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions :\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.5mm wide (36.5mm with the crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug :\u003c\/strong\u003e 43mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness :\u003c\/strong\u003e 9mm (Crystal included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width :\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold-plated, signed UG, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial :\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunburst gilt, applied “U” logo, “Universal Genève” signature, applied Arabic numerals 12\/3\/6\/9, faceted baton indexes, “Automatic 23 Jewels”, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands :\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold dauphine hands (hours, minutes) and central seconds hand, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal :\u003c\/strong\u003e Original UG-signed Plexiglas (acrylic), in good condition (7\/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 buckle, non-original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition and warranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition :\u003c\/strong\u003e Superb state of preservation. Beautiful original sunburst dial; original hands showing slight wear to the gilding; gold-plated case in good condition. Crystal UG-signed plexiglas rated 7\/10 (fine signs of use).\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\u003eMovement :\u003c\/strong\u003e Serviced automatic 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\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this Universal Genève vintage?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, absolutely. Dated 1958 and fitted with the caliber 215 micro-rotor movement, it is nearly seventy years old: an authentic Universal Genève vintage watch, from an era considered the golden age of the manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a micro-rotor movement?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe micro-rotor is a miniaturized oscillating weight integrated into the thickness of the movement rather than mounted above it. This innovation, patented by Universal Genève in the 1950s, allows for automatic winding while preserving a very slim watch. The caliber 215 is one of the earliest examples, also used on the celebrated Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the dial indicate “23 jewels”?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an original feature of the versions intended at the time for the American market (caliber 215-97). The movement contains 17 jewels, plus 6 additional jewels, making 23 in total as displayed on the dial. This is perfectly authentic and specific to these models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the case solid gold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo: it is a gold-plated case over a steel back, a common configuration on dress watches of this era. The plating offers the brilliance of gold and remains, on this piece, in very good overall condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this watch suitable for a man or a woman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a Unisex watch. Its 34.5mm case, enhanced by elongated faceted lugs, gives it a strong wrist presence, for both men and women. 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