Universal Genève Watches Archives - RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/tag/universal-geneve-watches/ Watch Repair & Restoration Service Sun, 19 Apr 2026 15:59:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://rkwatchservice.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/cropped-RK-Watch-Service-Logo-Chicago-Watch-Repair-Web-32x32.png Universal Genève Watches Archives - RK Watch Service https://rkwatchservice.com/tag/universal-geneve-watches/ 32 32 Universal Geneve buckle 16mm stainless steel https://rkwatchservice.com/universal-geneve-buckle-16mm-stainless-steel/ Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:26:20 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=ecd94eb31feebbd38a0e216b3043b26e Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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durri70

Hello to all,
hope all of you are in good health 😀
I have this buckle and would like to know your opinion as I don't see any inscription or marking inside the buckle , do you think is 100% genuine ? if so from what period should it be as UG signat...

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durri70

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Hello to all,
hope all of you are in good health 😀
I have this buckle and would like to know your opinion as I don't see any inscription or marking inside the buckle , do you think is 100% genuine ? if so from what period should it be as UG signature was changing .
thanks a lot
David

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Quick guide to Berthoud & UG 38mm waterproof monoblocco chronographs https://rkwatchservice.com/quick-guide-to-berthoud-ug-38mm-waterproof-monoblocco-chronographs/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:50:14 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=42b7b6ffab83ed8832c74616a96314ba Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Mark020

Some of the most wanted references of UG are the 38mm waterproof (or pressure back or monoblocco) chronograph. Made in (very) limited numbers and not many survivors. The case is very similar to the famous Bovet/Vetta cases but they are certainly not th...

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Mark020

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Some of the most wanted references of UG are the 38mm waterproof (or pressure back or monoblocco) chronograph. Made in (very) limited numbers and not many survivors. The case is very similar to the famous Bovet/Vetta cases but they are certainly not the same. Unfortunately it is still unknown who produced this cases.

These watches were made in 8 references but I would not be surprised if a 9th one was made – reference 7076 – but so far I have not found a (trace of a)…

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Chronographs classified as Chronometres. https://rkwatchservice.com/chronographs-classified-as-chronometres/ Tue, 02 Sep 2025 07:17:21 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=d770dadbcd8705e64b565c37b2b3a27c Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Moahunter

According to this 1950's ad, some chronographs were classified as chronometres.

Anyone ever seen one, does Sala list them?

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Moahunter

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According to this 1950's ad, some chronographs were classified as chronometres.

Anyone ever seen one, does Sala list them?

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UG Pocket Watch Thread https://rkwatchservice.com/ug-pocket-watch-thread/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:58:12 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=e81e7408aa64be981a91c4c742b33c57 Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Lucas

As I grow more passionate of Universal watches in general, I realise a deep lack of info surrounding the pocket watch sphere which imho is very overlooked and rare. I would love for this thread to become a useful basis for people to share and confront ...

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Lucas

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As I grow more passionate of Universal watches in general, I realise a deep lack of info surrounding the pocket watch sphere which imho is very overlooked and rare. I would love for this thread to become a useful basis for people to share and confront their universal pocket watches.

I start by sharing my collection.

Firstly I share my time only, stainless steel, bauhaus design Universal. It is gorgeous design and simplicity.
It is super clean example but unfortunately could not open it…

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UG Tri-compax Dial ” evolution, varience, service dial & redial referece guide ” READ ENTIRE THREAD https://rkwatchservice.com/ug-tri-compax-dial-evolution-varience-service-dial-redial-referece-guide-read-entire-thread/ Mon, 01 Sep 2025 15:58:31 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=0608ebde39e83fd8657c80d4edf62f95 Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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rolokr

This dial looks NOS, great redial ? Let's hear what the experts think ? If it is a redial, it is one of the best I have ever seen ! With the popularity of UG and the increasing value, people with ulterior motives will keep creating these anomali...

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rolokr

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This dial looks NOS, great redial ? Let's hear what the experts think ? If it is a redial, it is one of the best I have ever seen ! With the popularity of UG and the increasing value, people with ulterior motives will keep creating these anomalies like this to try to deceive ? I woud like to call it original, but I have some doubt as well now ! It would look amazing on a steel Tri-compax !

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UG 22297-3 https://rkwatchservice.com/ug-22297-3/ Sun, 31 Aug 2025 15:54:23 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=78a797a4081cddbe54805b7fd14e79bc Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Hal10000

Hey folks,

Rather new to the world of tricompax and wondering if there are experts who can assess this for me.

As a longtime vintage watch collector, everything seems in order but I'm not too familiar with the ins and outs of these watches. Anyt...

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Hal10000

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Hey folks,

Rather new to the world of tricompax and wondering if there are experts who can assess this for me.

As a longtime vintage watch collector, everything seems in order but I'm not too familiar with the ins and outs of these watches. Anything jump out at you?

I'm attracted to it because of the bracelet. It's a bit higher in price than others I've seen offered but I haven't seen any of the 22297's selling with a seemingly original bracelet:

Thanks…

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Polerouter Jet Date on C24 https://rkwatchservice.com/polerouter-jet-date-on-c24/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 11:53:59 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=74e08599fcc37a9e5f888db245ec0e6b Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Mazoue

If anyone has very recently purchased a ref 204602/3 on C24 with box and tag, please message me personally.

Thanks
Andrew

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Mazoue

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If anyone has very recently purchased a ref 204602/3 on C24 with box and tag, please message me personally.

Thanks
Andrew

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Universal geneve repainted dial? https://rkwatchservice.com/universal-geneve-repainted-dial/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 05:55:47 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=67e8cc068a7aa4e6b6f82e41403cd2a9 Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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mkk_watches

My latest buy!

A nice-looking UG with tear drop lugs. I just started to wonder about the dial's originality and if this watch is really an H.P.C. The watch's caliber is 128.

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mkk_watches

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My latest buy!

A nice-looking UG with tear drop lugs. I just started to wonder about the dial's originality and if this watch is really an H.P.C. The watch's caliber is 128.

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Post your Universal Geneves https://rkwatchservice.com/post-your-universal-geneves/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:15:35 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=2ab8edb933345c598252fbc36c8b9ced Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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aap

I just realized there's no thread here that compiles our UGs. Inspired by the "Post your Longineseses'" thread in the Longines Sub-Forum, I'm creating this thread. Maybe this can be a sticky too (hint, hint, mods 😗)?

Here are ...

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aap

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I just realized there's no thread here that compiles our UGs. Inspired by the "Post your Longineseses'" thread in the Longines Sub-Forum, I'm creating this thread. Maybe this can be a sticky too (hint, hint, mods 😗)?

Here are mine:

My first vintage UG, a Polerouter Date I got from @jordn:

My Polerouter Sub:

I spoke about how I got this here: https://omegaforums.net/threads/my-polerouter-sub-journey.33775/

Next is the 262 I bought from…

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Universal Geneve, Zenith and 36 (or perhaps: the significance of 12) https://rkwatchservice.com/universal-geneve-zenith-and-36/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 15:20:46 +0000 http://rkwatchservice.com/?guid=3ef08487e987db647fbbc3fa69daa06b Watch Repair & Restoration Services in Northbrook & North Chicago Suburbs. Contact us for a free estimate at 224-213-7371. Learn more from our news blog.
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Mark020

Sometimes I run into interesting stuff. Recenty this UG was posted on IG:

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I always check the serials of watches like this against my mastertable of chronographs to se...

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Mark020

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Sometimes I run into interesting stuff. Recenty this UG was posted on IG:

I always check the serials of watches like this against my mastertable of chronographs to see whether they fit in (actually: fit out) and this time it was a close call with a Zenith serial. This watch was sold in the past by L'Orologiese but no working links anymore unfortunately. Serial of the UG: 596.534, Zenith: 596.547. However: these numbers were not the only ones in the caseback. Both watches…

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