Universal Geneve watches
by David Barth
written June 2003
Universal Geneve
Founded in 1894, Universal Geneve has a watchmaking tradition that has passed from father to son through the years. Only state-of-the-watchmaking-art technologies
and manufacturing methods are employed.
One of Universal Geneve's lines is Golden Shadow, a series of stunningly handsome designs that feature the manufacturer's hallmark 0.98 mm ultra-thin Swiss Quartz
movement, with a solid 18 karat gold case, scratch-proof sapphire crystal, and water resistance to approximately 100 feet (30 m).
Another famed collection is the Polerouter series, a follow-on to the watch that accompanied the SAS pilots on their historic North Pole crossing in 1957, featuring
stainless steel and 18 karat gold-plated cases and a Swiss Quartz movement.
Watch lines:
Golden Shadow
Polerouter