1008
Universal
Ref. 11'306
An attractive pink gold triple calendar wristwatch with moonphases
Estimate
HK$35,000 - 55,000
€3,900 - 6,200
$4,500 - 7,100
Sold For
HK$40,000
Lot Details
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
Specialist
Full-Cataloguing
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.
Universal
Swiss | 1894Universal 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.