Preliminary identification
Photo reference
4 uploaded photos
Overview
This appears to be a Universal Genève dress watch with a white Roman-numeral dial, slender two-hand display, silver-colored case, and woven metal bracelet. The case back shows “842101” and “2841614,” useful identification clues, although the unseen movement and originality remain unverified.
Story
By the 1960s, a slim watch was a quiet statement of sophistication. This design pairs numerals inherited from old clocks with a supple metal bracelet—traditional timekeeping dressed for modern life.
Maker / Origin
Universal Genève traces its beginnings to Le Locle, Switzerland, in 1894 and became known for both sophisticated chronographs and elegant everyday watches. A restrained dress watch represents a quieter side of that watchmaking heritage, rather than the sporting models that dominate collector attention.
Condition & Value
Visible scratches and wear affect the case, bracelet attachments, clasp, and case back; the dial looks relatively clean in these photographs. Running status and service history are unknown, which restrains resale value.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.