A Universal Geneve Microtor (cal. 1-69) Estate Sale Project

A thread to document an ongoing project from an estate sale:

  • A Universal Geneve Microtor (cal. 1-69), ref 869117.
  • The s/n dates it to “sometime after 1967” based on the UG s/n data out there and the cal. 1-69 ended production in 1970. So we’ll call it 67-71.

The Buy-Side
I have an auction problem. I like deals, I like the hunt, and I like parsing through the junk for the gems (or gem-ish). It’s genetic, from my Mother’s side.

I like the estate sale “dresser…

A Universal Geneve Microtor (cal. 1-69) Estate Sale Project

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When the watchmaking tools include a socket set….

Important safety edit: Wear gloves or use nice block of soft wood if you’re using sockets to get the crystal out. I’m still feeling a couple of lugs in my palm, 24 hrs later.

Your reminder that sometimes automotive tools can help fix watches.

Had some fun on the work bench this long weekend with a vintage “VaLaire” 21 Jewel Super DatOMatic (by Mortima) dive watch that I (predictably) picked up at an online auction…and without considering the hints as to the size (the case is only…

When the watchmaking tools include a socket set….

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1965 Zenith 2400 (cal. 2532C) – Auction find and quick clean up

Hello All and Sundry,

When I get a new vintage watch and there’s not a lot of info or even pics floating around, or it comes in diiirrrty and cleans up well, I like to post it for posterity and others’ info. I find others’ threads like this to be super helpful when I’m researching vintage pieces and may as well add to the body of knowledge.

This is a 1965 Zenith 2400, rocking Zenith’s hand-wound caliber 2532C. Brilliant ~34mm jet-age all stainless watch…

1965 Zenith 2400 (cal. 2532C) – Auction find and quick clean up

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