{"product_id":"universal-geneve-842122-orologio-vintage-uomo-acciaio-31mm-quadrante-bianco-1970","title":"Universal Geneve 842122 Vintage Men's Steel Watch 31mm White Dial 1970","description":"\u003cp\u003eUNIVERSAL GENÈVE 842122\/03 — ULTRA-THIN DRESS WATCH\u003cbr\u003eEarly 70s — caliber 42 — white Roman Dial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Genève is a Swiss manufacturer founded in 1894, best known for its Compax chronographs. This piece represents the other soul of the Maison: the dress watch, thin and elegant, designed for the shirt cuff rather than for sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTHE PIECE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reference 842122\/03 identifies a steel case (first number, 8) with caliber 42 (middle numbers), white dial with Roman numerals (suffix \/03) — the variant that Universal Genève called the \"Roman Dial.\" The movement serial number, 2,654,757, places production in the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRound steel case, 31 mm in diameter — an elegant and slim size according to the standards of the era, smaller than today's dress watches: those looking for a substantial size will not find what they are looking for here, but those who love a vintage touch will.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal domed plexiglass crystal, with the slight curvature typical of 1970s dress watches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite lacquered dial with black Roman numerals and baton hands. The Universal Genève logo is clearly legible, with the SWISS inscription at 6 o'clock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMOVEMENT\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Genève caliber 42, manual-wind, 17 jewels, ultra-thin (2.45 mm thick), 21,600 vibrations\/hour, power reserve of approximately 43 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch keeps time accurately: when wound regularly, it runs without significant deviation. It was checked in our workshop before being displayed in our showcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCONDITION — WE TELL IT LIKE IT IS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage watch with over fifty years of history, in good overall condition: intact case, clean dial with no spots, original hands. Scratches on the crystal are visible in the photos; there is the possibility of having it replaced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original black lizard-effect leather Universal strap is in good condition.\u003cbr\u003eSold without box and without original papers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA dress watch meant to be worn, not a showpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGOOD TO KNOW BEFORE BUYING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a mechanical watch of this age, the timing may deviate slightly over time from its current performance: this is normal for a vintage watch and should be taken into account even after a positive check like this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is not a waterproof watch for daily use in water: avoid contact with water and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo you want it serviced by our in-house workshop? Write to us via eBay BEFORE purchasing: we will prepare a dedicated listing with the service already included in the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs are of the actual watch, not stock photos, and are part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGIOIELLERIA OROLOGERIA HISTORY — SINCE 1975\u003cbr\u003eFamily-owned jewelry and watch store since 1975, with an in-house workshop. Each piece is selected, verified, and described by us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracked and insured shipping within 1 business day of payment\u003cbr\u003eFree 30-day returns\u003cbr\u003eSale from a professional dealer: the legal conformity guarantee provided by law for used goods applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about the piece? Write to us via eBay: we respond within the day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58769416978816,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/1264\/1408\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_b7054d66-d891-47c1-ac30-86a101ef8895.png?v=1787649685","url":"https:\/\/gioielleriahistory.com\/en\/products\/universal-geneve-842122-orologio-vintage-uomo-acciaio-31mm-quadrante-bianco-1970","provider":"Gioielleria History ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}