Universal Genève

• cal. UG42 manual winding movement, 17 jewels, Glucydur balance • two-tone white enamel and blue-grey mother-of-pearl dials, one with painted quarter Arabic numerals, the reverse with jump hour at 12, subsidiary dials for date at 6 and day/night indication at 9 • rectangular platinum case with inner 18k pink gold cabriolet case, crowns for winding and setting, small lever to switch dials engraved with "1894" and "1994", interior back engraved with "100 ans de tradition horlogére, 1894-1994 Modèle unique" • case, dial and movement signed • stainless steel and 18k pink gold Universal Geneve deployant clasp

Please note that the movement has not been checked for timekeeping accuracy and Sotheby's will not be held responsible for any repairs should they be required. The movement is running at the time of cataloguing, please note that Sotheby's does not guarantee the future working of the movement. Jumping hour, date and day/night indication in well working order. Dials in very good condition. Case with few scuffing, clear hallmarks.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping.

Important Notice regarding importation into the United States of Rolex watches
Sotheby's cannot arrange for the delivery of Rolex watches to the United States because U.S. laws restricts the import of Rolex watches. The buyer or a designated agent may collect the property in the country of sale."

On January 18^th 1894 "Universal Watch" was founded in Le Locle by the two watch makers Numa Emile Descombes and Ulysse Georges Perret. In 1934 the company was relocated to Geneva.

Universal specialized in producing complicated watches and soon presented its own watch with a 24-hour dial. Universal was amongst the earliest producers of chronographic wristwatches in the 1910s. Over the years many notable timepieces were created, amongst them the Compax, Tri-Compax or Polerouter.

In 1994 Universal Geneve produced the Golden Janus Cabriolet to celebrate their 100th anniversary, based on models of the 1930 and to take a look back of what was achieved and what is ahead.