{"title":"Universal Geneve - Sold","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"universal-geneve-white-shadow-box-and-papers","title":"Universal Genève White Shadow","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis was the thinnest automatic watch in the world, and Gerald Genta designed it. That’s quite the pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is in outstanding condition, and is housed in a highly desirable stainless steel case. A crisp matte black dial with simple polished hour markers add a touch of elegance to the watch and pair perfectly with the black stick hands. The cushion shape gives the watch a strong wrist presence, and the ultra-thin case is a welcome change from the Submariners and Speedmasters that are so often strapped to our wrists. The cherry on top for this beauty comes in the form of its full original kit - box, Guarantee papers, service center booklet, original purchase receipt, and even the original signed buckle.  Really an outstanding find!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a dressier piece to wear to the office or on formal occasions, the White Shadow is a worthy consideration. It has an unimpeachable pedigree, looks fantastic and is a joy to wear. Put this one on your radar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the UG White Shadow:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the day, Universal Genève was the real McCoy. Instead of assembling watches from parts produced by various manufactures like many brands of the mid 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury, the Swiss brand was developing and producing their own innovative designs. The White Shadow was not just powered by any old movement, but an in-house, micro-rotor automatic movement. But wait, this wasn’t the run-of-the-mill in-house micro-rotor automatic movement, it was the world’s thinnest automatic movement for over a decade after its introduction in the mid-60s. As far as we’re concerned, that an impressive bit of horological history, and we’re just thankful that such an important movement is housed in such a good looking watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the White Shadow’s looks, this is one of the first major watches designed by the late, great Gerald Genta, the prodigy of watch design who was responsible for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Genta designed the White Shadow prior to those pieces while still working for Universal Genève, where he was also the brains behind the Polerouter (see one,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-polerouter-1\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e). With its record-breaking movement and Genta’s artistic touch, the White Shadow deserves as much recognition as any other UG, whether it’s a Tri-Compax or Nina Rindt chronograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3076848385,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_White_Shadow_Box_and_Papers_AS00850_Culture2.jpg?v=1432841804"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-bumper-wind-box-papers","title":"Universal Genève Bumper Wind","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is fire sweeping through the inner circles of the New York City collector community that can be summed up in two words: Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, this high end Swiss brand was little-known outside of their Polerouter models (designed by a young Gerald Genta), but recently, intense interest among collectors and enthusiasts has pulled the largely defunct manufacture into the limelight - a light that has long been overdue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e was once responsible for some of the most beautiful dress watches and chronographs from the mid-20th century. From the purpose-driven to the ornate, UG had a touch all its own and breathed incredible beauty and craftsmanship into every piece they produced. While there has been some contemporary stirring from the brand (they released a manually-wound limited edition Compax at Basel World in 2009), it is Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève's sumptuous vintage stylings that have the Big Apple all abuzz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece we have for you here is a shining example of just how capable the brand once was at producing stunning high quality gentlemen's wrist wear.  A simple but elegant 35mm steel case wraps a textured two piece dial with luminescent markers and sword hands.  Internally, the watch houses a Calibre 138SS bumper-wind automatic movement, the same found in early iterations of the aforementioned Polerouter.  The best part? This gorgeous piece comes complete with its original box and papers from the famous Henri Stern Watch Agency at Rockefeller Center in New York City - the very same company that brought Patek Philippe to the United States and sold Universal Geneve alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nearly flawless original condition, the only signs of aging are the creamy luminescent elements on the dial and hands - and a subtle radiation burn on the dial, caused by the hands remaining stationary for decades!  This is really a time capsule watch, and an absolutely brilliant one at that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEat your heart out, Don Draper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3078575681,"sku":null,"price":2900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Bumper_Wind_Box_Papers_AS00817_Culture1.jpg?v=1432844442"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-evil-nina","title":"Universal Genève Compax","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce we were a little shocked by how rapidly the Universal Genève market matured and the brand’s popularity grew. Now we’re just thinking, “duh, should have seen it coming”. As with any beautifully designed, high quality vintage chronograph, it’s only a matter of time before they catch on, and given the prestige of the UG name, the only shocking thing is that it didn’t happen years sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reverse panda dial Compax, similar to the panda dial “Nina Rindt” Compax, and affectionately nicknamed the “Evil Nina”, is just as stunning as it’s famous sister watch and gives the enterprising UG fan a way to get one of these amazing watches on the wrist at a lower price point. Accented by a bright red seconds hand, the Evil Nina Reference 885103\/01 is a bit sportier than the Nina and evokes the style of a black Rolex Big Red Daytona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe used to think about the UG Compax as a budget Daytona as the movement, styling and case size are the same, but that's not how many collectors see them. UG collectors aren’t looking for a budget anything, they appreciate these watches for the beautiful specimens that they are and seek no comparisons. For the savvy collector who isn’t looking to follow the crowd, a Daytona holds little appeal. After all, the appeal of a Paul Newman fades a bit when you realize that there’s 100 of them floating around out there for every UG...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to offer this fine example of the Evil Nina Compax in collector-worthy condition with a case that is in excellent shape, a near-flawless dial, clean tachymeter bezel and original hands with light patina. The small details are what make the watch so special, namely the small lines of tritium lume on each of the hands (an extremely unusual feature) and the elegant, gently curved lugs. Packaged in a 36-37mm case, the watch just oozes class, and we wouldn’t change a thing about its size even if we could. We appreciate a bit of understatement, and believe that it is an important quality in any truly great watch. The Evil Nina nails that aesthetic perfectly, something few sports watches achieve. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compax is powered by the Valjoux 72 manually-wound chronograph movement, which is a legend in its own right, renowned for its robust and accurate performance. The tri-compax subsidiary register configuration features a running seconds hand, 12-hour and 30-minute counter, all topped off with a central sweep seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you probably already know, this is a truly rare opportunity to get your hands on one of the most desirable chronographs from the golden age of sport chronographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the Nina Rindt Compax and Universal Genève, visit our friends at Hodinkee \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hodinkee.com\/blog\/found-tropical-universal-genve-nina-rindt-compax-chronograph\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3115772801,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_Evil_Nina_AS00897_Culture2.jpg?v=1433278188"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-ref-885103-03-nina-rindt-as00562","title":"Universal Geneve Compax Ref. 885103\/03 \"Nina Rindt\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not going to mince words. The \"Nina Rindt\" Chronograph by Universal Geneve is the single most in-demand timepiece we have ever had pleasure to deal with. These spectacular chronographs are exceptionally rare (one for every 100 Paul Newman Daytonas is probably a reasonable guess) and the few that have come to market in the recent past are well known. Having received dozens of inquiries and requests to locate in the past year, we knew that interest in this particular example would be at an all time high. For that reason, we have decided to offer it in the fairest way we could think of - by putting it on offer publicly for several weeks, and letting everyone who might be interested take a shot at getting it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo that end, we are putting this exceptional piece up on offer through October 31st. Between now and then we will be fielding inquiries and taking offers, and can arrange to show it privately in New York to any interested parties. At the end of the day on Halloween, one lucky bidder will be getting a real treat!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the interest of full disclosure: YES, this is the very same watch featured earlier this year on Hodinkee, HERE. It has changed hands privately since that article was published and we are now incredibly fortunate to have it on offer directly. In all likelihood it won't be coming up again anytime soon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow, on to the watch!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen it comes to vintage chronographs, \"Panda Dials\" are a whole different kind of awesome that have been getting lots of attention on the collector market as of late. The nickname refers to a white dial with black subsidiary registers, and is a simple aesthetic choice which has become extremely sought after in the collector community, with Panda Dial variants often commanding many multiples of their \"standard\" dial brethren (think \"Siffert\" Heuer Autavias, and \"Paul Newman\" Rolex Daytonas). Of course, a timepiece need not have an association with a famous historical figure to have the same great looks, but when they do it makes the story all the sweeter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis particular watch, originally known simply by its Reference number (885103\/03), is now only referred to as the \"Nina Rindt\" amongst collectors. Already a stunning vintage sports watch, this model was catapulted into collector fame by being worn by the famous model Nina Rindt, nee' Nina Lincoln, who was married to the legendary Formula One driver Joachim Rindt in 1967. Although he died in a crash during a practice run for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy in 1970, Joachim Rindt went on to win the Formula One World Driver's Championship posthumously, which has never happened before or since. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHis wife, Nina, was unquestionably the better looking of the pair, and one look at period photographs of her wearing the watch makes most men go weak in the knees...whether the cause was her honey-colored hair and high cheekbones or the chronograph strapped to her wrist on a wide leather strap is indeterminate...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDating from the 1960s, this steel chronograph is sized between 36-37mm, far more wearable than you might think, and wears similarly to early references of the Daytona. And the comparisons to Rolex's iconic motorsports chronograph don't end there. Like the most popular versions of the Daytona, the Universal Geneve features an absolutely lovely Panda Dial with triple subsidiary register layout, featuring registers for 30-minute and 12-hour counters along with sweeping subsidiary seconds. This particular example shows an incredible tropical fading, in which the once black sub dials and markers have lightened to a rich brown. The white dial is surrounded by a black outer tachometer ring, nearly identical to those found on the Omega Speedmaster, but smaller in size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLike the early Daytonas, the power for this gorgeous timepiece comes from the legendary Calibre 72 manually-winding chronograph movement by Valjoux, a movement renowned for its robust and accurate performance. Only a handful of these special chronographs were made to begin with, and even fewer remain in existence today, and none that we've seen have the tremendous tropical patina exhibited by this truly beautiful example.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs mentioned above, this is a truly rare opportunity to get your hands on one of the most desirable chronographs from the golden age of sporting timers. Don't hesitate to contact us for any additional information or to arrange a time to view it in person by emailing us at info@analogshift.com.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood Luck!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3123281601,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_Ref_885103_03_Nina_Rindt_Culture1.jpg?v=1433309008"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-jumbo-manual-wind","title":"Universal Geneve Jumbo Manual Wind","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDesciption Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3124903041,"sku":null,"price":1000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Jumbo_Manual_Wind_AS00588_Culture1.jpg?v=1433309134"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-manual-wind-sub-seconds-arabic-dial-as00648","title":"Universal Geneve Manual Wind Sub Seconds Arabic Dial","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetailed Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3266552577,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Manual_Wind_Sub_Seconds_Arabic_Dial_AS00648_Culture1_3a505caf-3e71-4b11-b5d8-e0f1a3a7d8e2.jpg?v=1433309253"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-uni-compax-gold-plated","title":"Universal Genève  Uni-Compax Gold Plated","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDetailed Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3266567105,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Uni-Compax_Pink_Gold_AS00649_Culture1.jpg?v=1433309468"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-ref-885103-01-evil-nina","title":"Universal Geneve Compax Ref. 885103\/01 \"Evil Nina\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been many a place and seen many an astounding thing over the years, but the incredible surge in popularity and value of the Universal Genève Compax chronographs has blown us away. Seemingly out of nowhere, these gorgeous chronographs have begun to receive the attention that they have truly deserved all along, and we at analog\/shift have been extremely lucky and proud to serve as the best source for enthusiasts looking to add one of these rare and fine watches to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis reverse panda dial Compax, similar to the panda dial “Nina Rindt” Compax (see the last one that we sold \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-ref-885103-03-nina-rindt\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e), and affectionately nicknamed the “Evil Nina”, is just as stunning as it’s famous sister watch, and gives UG fans a way to get one of these amazing watches on their wrists at a lower price point. Accented by a bright red seconds hand, the Evil Nina Reference 885103\/01 is a bit sportier than the Nina and evokes the style of a black Rolex Big Red Daytona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Compax watches were once dismissed by all but a small group of hardcore UG fans as a budget alternative to the Rolex Daytona (the case size, style and movement are extremely similar), UGs have really come into their own lately, and they have developed a rabid following that is completely independent of their Rolex analogs. Collectors now recognize how special and rare these watches are, and with one UG for every 100 Paul Newman Daytonas, finding one is no easy feat (despite having become somewhat of an analog\/shift specialty).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are proud to offer this fine example of the Evil Nina Compax in collector-worthy condition, with a case that is in excellent shape, a near-flawless dial and original hands with light patina and clean tachymeter bezel. The small details are what make the watch so special, namely the small lines of tritium lume on each of the hands (an extremely unusual feature) and the elegant, gently curved lugs. Packaged in a 36-37mm case, the watch just oozes class, and we wouldn’t change a thing about its size even if we could. We appreciate a bit of understatement, and believe that it is an important quality in any truly great watch. The Evil Nina nails that aesthetic perfectly, something few sports watches achieve.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compax is powered by the Valjoux 72 manually-wound chronograph movement, which is a legend in its own right, renowned for its robust and accurate performance. The same movement that is found in the Rolex Daytona (and many of the time period’s best chronographs), the tri-compax subsidiary register configuration features a running seconds hand, 12-hour and 30-minute counter, all topped off with a central sweep seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you probably already know, this is a truly rare opportunity to get your hands on one of the most desirable chronographs from the golden age of sport chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re sure this one will go fast, so contact us at info@analogshift.com for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the Nina Rindt Compax and Universal Geneve, visit our friends at Hodinkee \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hodinkee.com\/blog\/found-tropical-universal-genve-nina-rindt-compax-chronograph\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3266626113,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_Ref_885103_Culture1.jpg?v=1433308815"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-steel-chronograph-38mm-jumbo-case","title":"Universal Geneve Steel Chronograph - 38mm Jumbo Case","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClose your eyes and imagine a 1950s chronograph with a stunning patina, blued steel hands, a robust movement, and an oversized steel case.  Now imagine it comes from a brand like Universal Geneve.  Open your eyes, because that's what we've got for you right here!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Geneve is a brand that has been getting a lot of attention on the collector market over the past several years, and for good reason.  Although now defunct, the manufacturer was once responsible for some of the most beautiful dress watches and chronographs from the mid-20th century, and the piece we have for you hear is a tremendous example of the latter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the gorgeous triple-register dial layout, barrel pushers, blued steel chronograph hands, and luminous sword hour and minute hands to the lovely patinated dial and 38mm \"Jumbo\" case, this beauty just can't be missed.  Oh, and did we mention it is powered by the UG Calibre 130, which is in actuality a modified Valjoux 72?  Or that it has its original signed crown?  Yeah...this one is special. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been lusting after a Universal Geneve - or any high grade vintage steel chronograph, for that matter, take a close look at this one.  Because you probably won't find another anytime soon!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3267948289,"sku":null,"price":3700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Steel_Chronograph_-_38mm_Jumbo_Case_culture1.jpg?v=1433266738"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-white-shadow-as00918","title":"Universal Genève White Shadow","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe White Shadow is elegant and comfortable, comes from one of the best brands and watch designers, and was one for the record books. Need we even go on?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Genève has becoming a darling of the watch collecting community, and their Compax and Tri-Compax models seem to be on every shopper’s shortlist. We’d like to remind all of you that there’s so much more to the brand than just those models, and for anyone in the market for a dress watch, the White Shadow just might be the perfect UG for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its record-breaking slim automatic movement, the White Shadow is a supremely comfortable watch. The cushion shaped case is impressively thin, but it’s also wide enough to feel substantial. UG produced this model is a few different case materials and dial combinations, and this example, with a bright white dial, black Roman numerals and steel case, is one of the most popular.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are lot’s of great affordable dress watches out there, but few can match the White Shadow’s pedigree. It’s elegant, innovative and unusual. That’s quite the combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout the UG White Shadow:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack in the day, Universal Genève was the real McCoy. Instead of assembling watches from parts produced by various manufactures like many brands of the mid 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecentury, the Swiss brand was developed and produced their own innovative designs. The White Shadow was not just powered by any old movement, but an in-house, micro-rotor automatic movement. But wait, this wasn’t the run-of-the-mill in-house micro-rotor automatic movement, it was the world’s thinnest automatic movement for over a decade after its introduction in the mid-60s. As far as we’re concerned, that an impressive bit of horological history, and we’re just thankful that such an important movement is housed in such a good looking watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpeaking of the White Shadow’s looks, this is one of the first major watches designed by the late, great Gerald Genta, the prodigy of watch design who was responsible for the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus. Genta designed the White Shadow prior to those pieces while still working for Universal Genève, where he was also the brains behind the Polerouter (see one,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-polerouter-1\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e). With its remarkably thin movement and Genta’s artistic touch, the White Shadow deserves as much recognition as any other UG, whether it’s a Tri-Compax or Nina Rindt chronograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3352618817,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/UniversalGeneve_White_Shadow_WhiteDial_AS00918_Culture2.jpg?v=1433951885"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tricompax","title":"Universal Genève Tricompax","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe don’t blame you if you weren’t familiar with UG before first seeing them on Hodinkee’s Instagram feed. One of the most unfortunate “dead brands”, UG was once one of Switzerland’s best manufactures, producing many classics, but best perhaps known for their Tri-Compax chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeautring a full calendar plus a moonphase complication, the Tri-Compax was one of the most advanced chronograph wristwatches of the era, and certainly one of the highest quality. It’s no coincidence that the U.S. distributor for UG was the Henri Stern Watch Agency. And what was the sole other brand distributed by H.Stern? That would be Patek Philippe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of the Tri-Compax is from one of the earliest generations of the watch, and features a handsome gold-plated case with a white dial, accented by Arabic numerals and dart indices. With four sub-registers and two calendar apertures, the watch sounds on paper like it would have an overly busy dial, but the beauty of the Tri-Comapx is how aesthetically pleasing and legible a watch it is.   Instead of coming off as a busy mess, the Tri-Compax is a gorgeous example of mid-century watch design, and its style holds up better then most from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal’s later Compax sport models, like the Nina Rindt (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-ref-885103-03-nina-rindt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e) and Evil Nina (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-evil-nina\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e), have spiked in value and received more than their fair share of attention recently, but as any vintage nerd will tell you, the Tri-Compax is UG’s true flagship model. The in-house, manually-wound chronograph movement was a great achievement for UG, especially when most of their competitors relied on outsourced movements for their watches. With few exceptions, the Tri-Compax caliber was just about as fine a chronograph as consumers could buy at the time, and that’s in no small part why they’ve become so highly collectible today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a chronograph fan, its incumbent upon you to have a Tri-Compax in your collection. Given UG’s ascent to the upper tiers of collectability, now’s the time to grab one before prices get too out of hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3599065985,"sku":null,"price":5200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Tri-Compax_12551_AS00946_Culture2.jpg?v=1434050589"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tricompax-42406-as00947","title":"Universal Genève Tricompax - 42406","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Detailed Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3631483329,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Tricompax_42406_AS00947_Culture1.jpg?v=1435090123"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us, even the most diehard collectors, know only one watch designer by name: Gerald Genta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man behind the AP Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur, Genta changed the watch industry with his luxury stainless steel sports watches.  But before he could pioneer haute horology, he had cut his teeth on a more approachable timepiece; the Universal Genève Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter was Genta's first watch hit, penned by the young Swiss designer at the age of 23. The watch was a sales success and propelled Genta’s career forward (allowing us to have greats like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus.) The first Polerouter was released in 1954 to celebrate and promote Scandinavian Airlines’ Royal Viking polar flights between New York City, Los Angeles and Europe. The flights forged a new route over the North Pole, reducing flight times between the two continents. Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch, and the Polerouter was designed to be highly resistant to magnetic fields (in addition to the usual shock and water resistance) so as to maintain accuracy during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolerouters are not especially rare watches, though that is not to say that what’s available is often in very good condition. As is the case with any multi-decade-old watch, finding a clean, quality example is no easy task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is a late execution date-model that has clearly led an easy life.  With a cream-colored matte dial, asymmetrical date window with fancy scripted numerals and simple stick markers, this piece makes for an infinitely wearable watch in a variety of settings, and whether paired with a fabric strap or its original (!) signed steel bracelet, it is incredibly comfortable on the wrist.  One of this model's best features lies internally: the in-house Universal Genève micro-rotor movement. Early Polerouters employed a bumper automatic movement, but the micro-rotor movement is what Universal Genève is really known for. The purpose of the micro-rotor is to save space and allow for thinner movements, and thus thinner watches, making it unusually comfortable for an automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this is a simple, elegant watch from one of the most important names in the industry. Genta’s designs are as good as it gets, and the Polerouter is one of the most affordable ways to get into a vintage Genta piece. When you strap one to your wrist you’ll quickly see why collectors are always on the hunt for exceptional Polerouters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3736515457,"sku":null,"price":1150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Date_AS00968_Culture2.jpg?v=1435090171"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt","title":"Universal Geneve Compax \"Nina Rindt\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Detailed Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":4188210433,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Univesal_Geneve_Compax_Nina_Rindt_NOS_Box_AS00986_Culture2.jpg?v=1435951702"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-sub","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter Sub","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s tough finding horologic gems out there in the world. It’s even harder to let them go, and if you know us, you know how hard it can be to pry rare timepieces out of our hands… This Universal Genève Polerouter Sub is no exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man behind the AP Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur, Gerald Genta changed the watch industry with his luxury stainless steel sports watches.  But before he could pioneer haute horology, he had cut his teeth on a more approachable timepiece; the Universal Genève Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter was Genta's first watch hit, penned by the young Swiss designer at the age of 23. The watch was a sales success and propelled Genta’s career forward (allowing us to have greats like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first Polerouter was released in 1954 to celebrate and promote Scandinavian Airlines’ Royal Viking polar flights between New York City, Los Angeles and Europe. The flights forged a new route over the North Pole, reducing flight times between the two continents. Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch, and the Polerouter was designed to be highly resistant to magnetic fields (in addition to the usual shock and water resistance) so as to maintain accuracy during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple Polerouters are not especially rare watches, but Polerouter subs are very difficult to find, especially in unmolested, genuine condition. These submariner models, spin offs of Genta’s original design, were part of UG’s attempt to contend with other manufactures of the era by producing robust watches capable of going beneath the waves (instead of into the clouds). Note the trident that stands in for the ‘u’ in ‘Sub.’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is in very good condition, sporting the original bezel and crown, as well as the original black glossy dial with its telltale, stylized markers at 6, 9 and 12 o’clock. Of particular note is the included Universal Genève multi-link steel \u003cem\u003estretch \u003c\/em\u003ebracelet with signed clasp. While it’s unclear whether this bracelet would have come on this piece originally, we couldn’t bear the thought of separating these two pieces of excellent and rare UG history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":5059696577,"sku":null,"price":4700.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/UniversalGeneve_Polerouter_Sub_AS00967_Culture2.jpg?v=1438031612"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-as01116","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us, even the most diehard collectors, know only one watch designer by name: Gerald Genta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man behind the AP Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur, Genta changed the watch industry with his luxury stainless steel sports watches.  But before he could pioneer haute horology, he had cut his teeth on a more approachable timepiece; the Universal Genève Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter was Genta's first watch hit, penned by the young Swiss designer at the age of 23. The watch was a sales success and propelled Genta’s career forward (allowing us to have greats like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus.) The first Polerouter was released in 1954 to celebrate and promote Scandinavian Airlines’ Royal Viking polar flights between New York City, Los Angeles and Europe. The flights forged a new route over the North Pole, reducing flight times between the two continents. Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch, and the Polerouter was designed to be highly resistant to magnetic fields (in addition to the usual shock and water resistance) so as to maintain accuracy during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolerouters are not especially rare watches, though that is not to say that what’s available is often in very good condition. As is the case with any multi-decade-old watch, finding a clean, quality example is no easy task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is a beauty throughout, featuring a silver-toned quadrant dial. A non-date model, this piece also features sword hands, a signed crown, and the hallmark textured inner bezel ring and signature bombe lugs.  Early Polerouters featured bumper-wind automatics, but this one features the later micro-rotor movement, which is what these are really known for. The introduction of the micro-rotor saved space internally and allowed for thinner watches, making it unusually comfortable for an automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this is a simple, elegant watch from one of the most important names in the industry. Genta’s designs are as good as it gets, and the Polerouter is one of the most affordable ways to get into a vintage Genta piece. When you strap one to your wrist you’ll quickly see why collectors are always on the hunt for exceptional Polerouters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6574078977,"sku":null,"price":995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Steel_Silver_Dial_AS01116_1.jpg?v=1442340920"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-date-as01107","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter Date","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us, even the most diehard collectors, know only one watch designer by name: Gerald Genta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man behind the AP Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur, Genta changed the watch industry with his luxury stainless steel sports watches.  But before he could pioneer haute horology, he had cut his teeth on a more approachable timepiece; the Universal Genève Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter was Genta's first watch hit, penned by the young Swiss designer at the age of 23. The watch was a sales success and propelled Genta’s career forward (allowing us to have greats like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus.) The first Polerouter was released in 1954 to celebrate and promote Scandinavian Airlines’ Royal Viking polar flights between New York City, Los Angeles and Europe. The flights forged a new route over the North Pole, reducing flight times between the two continents. Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch, and the Polerouter was designed to be highly resistant to magnetic fields (in addition to the usual shock and water resistance) so as to maintain accuracy during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolerouters are not especially rare watches, though that is not to say that what’s available is often in very good condition. As is the case with any multi-decade-old watch, finding a clean, quality example is no easy task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is a late execution date model with a beautiful deep blue dial and asymmetrical date window with original magnifying crystal. With a svelte 34mm steel case, fancy scripted date numerals and simple stick markers, this piece makes for an infinitely wearable watch in a variety of settings, and whether paired with a fabric strap or its original (!) signed steel bracelet, it is incredibly comfortable on the wrist.  One of this model's best features lies internally: the in-house Universal Genève micro-rotor movement. Early Polerouters employed a bumper automatic movement, but the micro-rotor movement is what Universal Genève is really known for. The purpose of the micro-rotor is to save space and allow for thinner movements, and thus thinner watches, making it unusually comfortable for an automatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll in all, this is a simple, elegant watch from one of the most important names in the industry. Genta’s designs are as good as it gets, and the Polerouter is one of the most affordable ways to get into a vintage Genta piece. When you strap one to your wrist you’ll quickly see why collectors are always on the hunt for exceptional Polerouters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6936863553,"sku":null,"price":1450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Date_Blue_AS01107_1.jpg?v=1443646039"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt-as01141","title":"Universal Genève Compax - \"Nina Rindt\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to vintage chronographs, \"Panda Dials\" are a whole different kind of awesome that have been getting lots of attention on the collector market as of late. The nickname refers to a white dial with black subsidiary registers, and is a simple aesthetic choice which has become extremely sought after in the collector community, with Panda Dial variants often commanding many multiples of their \"standard\" dial brethren (think \"Siffert\" Heuer Autavias, and \"Paul Newman\" Rolex Daytonas). Of course, a timepiece need not have an association with a famous historical figure to have the same great looks, but when they do it makes the story all the sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular watch, a Universal Genève chronograph originally known simply as a Compax, is now referred to as the \"Nina Rindt\" among collectors. Already a stunning vintage sports watch, this model was catapulted into the collector's periphery after being worn by the famous model Nina Rindt, nee' Nina Lincoln, who was married to the legendary Formula One driver Joachim Rindt in 1967. Although Joachim died in a crash during a practice run for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy in 1970, he went on to win the Formula One World Driver's Championship posthumously, which has never happened before or since. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis wife, Nina, was unquestionably the better looking of the pair, and one look at period photographs of her wearing the watch makes most men go weak in the knees...whether the cause was her honey-colored hair and high cheekbones or the chronograph strapped to her wrist on a wide leather strap is indeterminate...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not going to mince words. The triple-register \"Nina Rindt\" Chronograph by Universal Genève is the single most in-demand timepiece we have ever had pleasure to deal with. These spectacular chronographs are exceptionally rare (one for every 100 Paul Newman Daytonas is probably a reasonable guess) and the few that have come to market in the recent past are well known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis steel chronograph is sized at 36mm, and wears similarly to early references of the Daytona. And the comparisons to Rolex's iconic motorsports chronograph don't end there. Like the most popular versions of the Daytona, the Universal Geneve features an absolutely lovely Panda Dial with triple subsidiary register layout, featuring registers for 30-minute and 12-hour counters along with sweeping subsidiary seconds. Like the early Daytonas, the power for this gorgeous timepiece comes from the legendary Calibre 72 manually-winding chronograph movement by Valjoux, a movement renowned for its robust and accurate performance. Only a handful of these special chronographs were made to begin with, and even fewer remain in existence today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is in incredibly clean original condition, with an unmolested case, flawless dial, late glossy black hand set, signed crown, and an \u003ci\u003einsanely\u003c\/i\u003e rare original outer Pulsations bezel. This is the \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e example with a Pulsations bezel that we've ever had the pleasure to offer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt goes without saying that this is a truly rare opportunity to get your hands on one of the most desirable chronographs from the golden age of sporting timers, at a price roughly equivalent to a \"starter\" Daytona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't hesitate to contact us for any additional information or to arrange a time to view it in person by emailing us at info@analogshift.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6936918593,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_NinaRindt_AS01141_1.jpg?v=1443646003"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt-as01163","title":"Universal Genève Compax - \"Nina Rindt\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to vintage chronographs, \"Panda Dials\" are a whole different kind of awesome that have been getting lots of attention as of late. The nickname refers to a white dial with black subsidiary registers, and is a simple aesthetic choice which has become extremely sought after in the collector community, with Panda Dial variants often commanding many multiples of their \"standard\" dial brethren (think \"Siffert\" Heuer Autavias, and \"Paul Newman\" Rolex Daytonas). Of course, a timepiece need not have an association with a famous historical figure to have the same great looks, but when they do it makes the story all the sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular watch, a Universal Genève chronograph originally known simply as a Compax, is now referred to as the \"Nina Rindt\" among collectors. Already a stunning vintage sports watch, this model was catapulted into the collector's periphery after being worn by the famous model Nina Rindt, nee' Nina Lincoln, who was married to the legendary Formula One driver Joachim Rindt in 1967. Although Joachim died in a crash during a practice run for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy in 1970, he went on to win the Formula One World Driver's Championship posthumously, which has never happened before or since. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis wife, Nina, was unquestionably the better looking of the pair, and one look at period photographs of her wearing the watch makes most men go weak in the knees...whether the cause was her honey-colored hair and high cheekbones or the chronograph strapped to her wrist on a wide leather strap is indeterminate...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not going to mince words. The triple-register \"Nina Rindt\" Chronograph by Universal Genève is the single most in-demand timepiece we have ever had pleasure to deal with. These spectacular chronographs are exceptionally rare (one for every 100 Paul Newman Daytonas is probably a reasonable guess) and the few that have come to market in the recent past are well known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis steel chronograph is sized at 36mm, and wears similarly to early references of the Daytona. And the comparisons to Rolex's iconic Motorsports chronograph don't end there. Like the most popular versions of the Daytona, the Universal Genève has an absolutely lovely Panda Dial with triple subsidiary register layout, featuring registers for 30-minute and 12-hour counters along with sweeping subsidiary seconds. Like the early Daytonas, the power for this gorgeous timepiece comes from the legendary Calibre 72 manually-winding chronograph movement by Valjoux, a movement renowned for its robust and accurate performance. Only a handful of these special chronographs were made to begin with, and even fewer remain in existence today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is one of the earlier executions produced, indicated by its applied-logo dial and steel hands. Later executions would go to a printed logo, and a number of different hand styles were used. With a strong steel case, excellent dial, signed crown, and original \"Dot Over 90\" Tachymètre bezel with just the right amount of wear, this is an honest timepiece with all the hallmarks of a true classic.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt goes without saying that this is a rare opportunity to get your hands on one of the most desirable chronographs from the golden age of sporting timers, at a price roughly equivalent to a \"starter\" Daytona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't hesitate to contact us for any additional information or to arrange a time to view it in person by emailing us at info@analogshift.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6999763329,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_NinaRindt_Applied_Logo_AS01163_1.jpg?v=1443821633"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-military","title":"Universal Genève Military","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe’ve joined forces with our friends at 10:25 Vintage, a New York-based operation with a shared enthusiasm for interesting vintage timepieces, to bring you a robust handpicked collection that is both \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eexceptional and affordable. Perfect for the discerning collector on a budget, these pieces provide an excellent entry point to the joys of vintage watches.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eUniversal Genève is a true vintage watch nerd's type of brand, and we're happy to see it's been growing in popularity and getting the recognition we feel it deserves. Dating back to 1894, Universal earned its reputation by building beautiful watches powered by their innovative in-house movements, rather than using off-the-shelf parts like many of their Swiss counterparts. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThey were an early pioneer of chronographs with their Compax line in the 30's and 40's, brought us the timeless Polerouter in the 1950's, and put the world's thinnest automatic movement into the stunning White Shadow in the 1960's. That's quite a track record, but there is so much more to UG than just those models, and we're happy to bring you this affordable entry into such a storied brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eDating to circa 1943, this simple, straightforward piece bears a striking resemblance to military-issued Universal Genève models of the era, including those worn by the Dutch Royal Army in World War II. The 31.5mm case cradles a beautifully patinated dial, blued steel hands, and a Caliber 263 movement, built fully in house by Universal Genève.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eSmall in size but big in character, this piece provides an excellent jumping-off place for the enterprising collector looking for something just a little bit different.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7120630657,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Military_Dial_1025_AS00985_2.jpg?v=1444251017"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-gold-plate","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter Gold Plate","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few watches that every man should have in his horological arsenal.  Enthusiasts and collectors will gush about specific brands or particular executions.  While we've been known to do the same at times, we also know that above the specifics, there are five main facets that a watch guy should be thinking about when going vintage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no question that chronographs are in, and we think every collection should have a high-quality vintage offering from a brand like Heuer, Omega or Universal Genève.  A vintage tool watch and a contemporary field watch (think Seiko SXK007 or a time-only Sinn) both deserve homes.  Fourth should be a guilty pleasure watch - a watch a little off the beaten path that you love for better or worse, despite what your friends think.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final area of consideration is a dress watch.  While there are no rules on what constitutes a dress watch per say (lot of guys are rocking gold chronos or sport watches as their dress pieces today), we feel that it should be of a precious metal and simple in design, probably a three-hand, no-date model.  While yellow gold is a polarizing thing today, we see it making a big return to the vintage space, with lots of enthusiasts searching out small-cased yellow gold watches from reputable manufactures to polish off their dressier ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress piece, a Universal Genève Polerouter from the late 1960s, sports more than just killer looks.  The story of the watch's fabled designer intersects with a unique technological history, making for a timepiece that is as sought after as it is enjoyable to wear.  With its sleek 35mm gold-plated case, which tapers sumptuously to its bombe lugs, and a glossy black 'quadrant' dial with gold script, this Polerouter is an eye-catching example that just begs to be enjoyed.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us, even the most diehard collectors, know only one watch designer by name: Gerald Genta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man behind the AP Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur, Genta changed the watch industry with his luxury stainless steel sports watches.  But before he could pioneer haute horology, he had cut his teeth on a more approachable timepiece; the Universal Genève Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter was Genta's first watch hit, penned by the young Swiss designer at the age of 23. The watch was a sales success and propelled Genta’s career forward (allowing us to have greats like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus.) The first Polerouter was released in 1954 to celebrate and promote Scandinavian Airlines’ Royal Viking polar flights between New York City, Los Angeles and Europe. The flights forged a new route over the North Pole, reducing flight times between the two continents. Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch, and the Polerouter was designed to be highly resistant to magnetic fields (in addition to the usual shock and water resistance) so as to maintain accuracy during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7155669249,"sku":null,"price":1400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Gold_AS01165_2.jpg?v=1444336201"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-date-as01196","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter Date","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few watches that every man should have in his horological arsenal.  Enthusiasts and collectors will gush about specific brands or particular executions.  While we've been known to do the same at times, we also know that above the specifics, there are five main facets that a watch guy should be thinking about when building a vintage collection.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no question that chronographs are in, and we think every collection should have a high-quality vintage offering from a brand like Heuer, Omega or Universal Genève.  A vintage tool watch and a contemporary field watch (think Seiko SXK007 or a time-only Sinn) both deserve homes.  Fourth should be a guilty pleasure watch - a watch a little off the beaten path that you love for better or worse, despite what your friends think.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final area of consideration is a dress watch.  While there are no hard and fast rules on what constitutes a dress watch per say (lot of guys are rocking gold chronos or sport watches as their dress pieces today), we feel that it should be of a precious metal and simple in design, probably a three-hand model, with or without a date.  While gold is a polarizing material today, we see it making a big return to the vintage space, with lots of enthusiasts searching out smaller yellow and rose gold watches from reputable manufactures to polish off their dressier ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece, a Universal Genève Polerouter from the late 1950s, sports more than just killer looks.  The story of the watch's fabled designer intersects with a unique technological history, making for a timepiece that is as sought after as it is enjoyable to wear.  With its sleek 35mm case (in 18K solid Rose Gold, no less), which tapers sumptuously to its twisted lugs, a supremely crisp two-tone cream\/silver dial, and a Calibre 215 Micro-Rotor automatic movement, this watch gets the nod on specs alone. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut as with everything horological, the beauty is truly in the details - in this case represented by the early applied logo, dauphine hands, and circular date window. Pause on that last one for a minute. This is the only - that's right, the only - example of Polerouter we have \u003cem\u003eever\u003c\/em\u003e found with a circular date aperture ringed in rose gold.  An incredibly early variant that didn't last into regular production, its beauty is impossible to overstate, as is its tremendous rarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.4;\"\u003eSolid gold Polerouters are a special thing unto themselves, but one with this incredible date design is on another level entirely. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us, even the most diehard collectors, know only one watch designer by name: Gerald Genta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man behind the AP Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur, Genta changed the watch industry with his luxury stainless steel sports watches.  But before he could pioneer haute horology, he had cut his teeth on a more approachable timepiece; the Universal Genève Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter was Genta's first watch hit, penned by the young Swiss designer at the age of 23. The watch was a sales success and propelled Genta’s career forward (allowing us to have greats like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus.) The first Polerouter was released in 1954 to celebrate and promote Scandinavian Airlines’ Royal Viking polar flights between New York City, Los Angeles and Europe. The flights forged a new route over the North Pole, reducing flight times between the two continents. Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch, and the Polerouter was designed to be highly resistant to magnetic fields (in addition to the usual shock and water resistance) so as to maintain accuracy during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":7987830209,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Date_RoseGold_AS01196_2.jpg?v=1446496527"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tri-compax-moonphase-as01459","title":"Universal Genève Tri-Compax Moonphase","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe don’t blame you if you weren’t familiar with UG before first seeing them on Hodinkee’s Instagram feed. One of the most unfortunate “dead brands”, UG was once one of Switzerland’s best manufactures, producing many classics, but best perhaps known for their Tri-Compax chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeautring a full calendar plus a moonphase complication, the Tri-Compax was one of the most advanced chronograph wristwatches of the era, and certainly one of the highest quality. It’s no coincidence that the U.S. distributor for UG was the Henri Stern Watch Agency. And what was the sole other brand distributed by H. Stern? That would be Patek Philippe. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example of the Tri-Compax, Reference 22297, dates to the early 1950s and features a stunningly crisp steel case with a silver-toned dial, lightly patinated to a beautiful cream color and accented by luminescent dart indices. With four subsidiary registers, moonphase display, and two calendar apertures, the watch sounds on paper like it would have an overly busy dial, but the beauty of the Tri-Comapx is how aesthetically pleasing and legible a watch it is. Instead of coming off as a busy mess, the Tri-Compax is a gorgeous example of mid-century watch design, and its style holds up better then most from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal’s later Compax sport models, like the Nina Rindt (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-ref-885103-03-nina-rindt\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e) and Evil Nina (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-evil-nina\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e), have spiked in value and received more than their fair share of attention recently, but as any vintage chronograph nerd will tell you, the Tri-Compax Moonphase is UG’s true flagship model. The in-house, manually-wound Calibre 281 chronograph movement was a great achievement for UG, especially when most of their competitors relied on outsourced movements for their watches. With few exceptions, the Tri-Compax caliber was just about as fine a chronograph as consumers could buy at the time, and that’s in no small part why they’ve become so highly collectible today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re a chronograph fan, its incumbent upon you to have a Tri-Compax in your collection. Given UG’s ascent to the upper tiers of collectability, it is getting harder to find honest original examples, but that's just what we've managed to do here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're going to regret parting with this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10367911169,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Tri-Compax_AS01261_1.jpg?v=1448059861"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-gents-watch-as01309","title":"Universal Genève Gent's Watch","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is fire sweeping through the international collector community that can be summed up in two words: Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil recently, this high end Swiss brand was little-known outside of their Polerouter models (designed by a young Gerald Genta), but recently, intense interest among collectors and enthusiasts has pulled the largely defunct manufacture into the limelight - a light that has long been overdue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e was once responsible for some of the most beautiful dress watches and chronographs from the mid-20th century. From the purpose-driven to the ornate, UG had a touch all its own and breathed incredible beauty and craftsmanship into every piece they produced. While there has been some contemporary stirring from the brand (they released a manually-wound limited edition Compax at Basel World in 2009), it is Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève's sumptuous vintage stylings that have the vintage community all abuzz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece we have for you here is a shining example of just how capable the brand once was at producing stunning high quality gentlemen's wrist wear.  Dating from the early 1940s, this simple steel gent's piece epitomizes the design language of the war years, replete with Arabic dial, subsidiary seconds, and fixed spring bars.  Sized at 34.5mm, this watch wears great on the wrist and exhibits a beautiful original dial patination, highlighted by blued steel hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe originally located this watch in the Middle East a few years ago and it has spent that time in the collection of a prominent New York collector. We were very fortunate to get this beauty back in on trade, and don't expect it to last long!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":10773140481,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Small_Seconds_AS01309_1.jpg?v=1450137046"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tricompax-panda-dial","title":"Universal Genève Tricompax \"Eric Clapton\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e Detailed Description Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11050805953,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_TriCompax_Panda_AS01320_1.jpg?v=1451941904"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-dress-watch","title":"Universal Genève Dress Watch","description":"\u003cp\u003eOf all the monumental things that happened in the watch world in 2015, the overwhelming interest in 'non-Blue Chip' brands was to us one of the more exciting.  For years, watch collecting and enthusiasm had been governed by a few coveted brands, and while the initiated have long been looking past the name on the dial of a watch, beginner enthusiasts were often corralled into believing that collecting vintage pieces meant buying a Rolex or Omega.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough there are many brands that deserve mentioning, there is one that sticks out as having benefitted more than any other from this new wave of refined interest - Universal Genève.  As collectors with our eyes constantly wandering, we were totally surprised.  After all, Universal Genève produced some of the most interesting timepieces of the post-war Golden Age with build quality that rivaled the big Swiss manufactures.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs vintage guys, we are always diving into the past, teasing out the thready early days of the brands that we have come to love.  From humble beginnings as a contract manufacture, Universal Genève grew in the post-war years to become a small but leading quality manufacture of chronographs and calendar complication peaking with small runs of high-quality sporting chronographs in the 1960s and 70s.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose early years, especially the late 1940s and early 50s, are when Universal Genève tested itself and its limits, producing more self-branded pieces and experimenting with various dial, case and movement designs.  The result was an era of superlatively constructed watches that offer as much insight into the brand's technical ability to manufacture as it does it's desire to craft beautiful timepieces.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular UG hails from the early 1950s and is an excellent example of the capabilities that the brand had been so focused on honing.  From the elegant 36mm case with gently sloping straight lugs to the sloping two-tone dial with applied Arabic markers and hour indices, this piece simple vibrates with superlative craftsmanship and design, and in its current (read: immaculate) condition, you don't need to be a seasoned collector to know that this one is something very, very special.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11251946945,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_PinkGold_Dress_AS01318_2.jpg?v=1452642148"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-blue-cushion-case-as01297","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter Blue - 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Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch, and the Polerouter was designed to be highly resistant to magnetic fields (in addition to the usual shock and water resistance) so as to maintain accuracy during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePolerouters are not especially rare watches in their own right, but are almost always seen in the original 35mm case with twisted lugs.  And while Gerald Genta's vision has become a truly important and collectible design, Polerouter disciples have turned their eyes to the 1970s when Universal Genève began producing new executions of their iconic line.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular Polerouter, hailing from the early 1970s, is a wonderfully playful expression.  The 36mm cushion case with flat, gently sloped lugs offers a lovely reframing of the dial, silver minute track and asymmetrical date window, all features that can be found on earlier, more common versions.  And with its large signed screw-down crown, the watch begins to take a new shape almost reminiscent of early 70s divers.  \u003c\/span\u003eIn addition to wearing exceptionally well, this example offers a stunning wrist presence with its matte blue dial and white printing, set off by the wide silver minute track.  Inside, the 28-jewel Universal Genève Micro-rotor movement hums happily, adding even more desirability to the detail-oriented horological palette.    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're excited by sheer good looks or rarity, you can't miss with this gem from a by-gone era of of a highly revered and coveted manufacture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11276710401,"sku":null,"price":2600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_BLue_Square_Case_AS01297_2.jpg?v=1455215031"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-gold-plate-as01346","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter  Gold Plate","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are a few watches that every man should have in his horological arsenal.  Enthusiasts and collectors will gush about specific brands or particular executions.  While we've been known to do the same at times, we also know that above the specifics, there are five main facets that a watch guy should be thinking about when going vintage.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's no question that chronographs are in, and we think every collection should have a high-quality vintage offering from a brand like Heuer, Omega or Universal Genève.  A vintage tool watch and a contemporary field watch (think Seiko SXK007 or a time-only Sinn) both deserve homes.  Fourth should be a guilty pleasure watch - a watch a little off the beaten path that you love for better or worse, despite what your friends think.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe final area of consideration is a dress watch.  While there are no rules on what constitutes a dress watch per say (lot of guys are rocking gold chronos or sport watches as their dress pieces today), we feel that it should be of a precious metal and simple in design, probably a three-hand, no-date model.  While yellow gold is a polarizing thing today, we see it making a big return to the vintage space, with lots of enthusiasts searching out small-cased yellow gold watches from reputable manufactures to polish off their dressier ensembles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis dress piece, a Universal Genève Polerouter from the late 1950s, sports more than just killer looks. The story of the watch's fabled designer intersects with a unique technological history, making for a timepiece that is as sought after as it is enjoyable to wear.  With its sleek 35mm gold-plated case, which tapers sumptuously to its bombe lugs, and a glossy black 'quadrant' dial with gold script, this Polerouter is an eye-catching example that just begs to be enjoyed.   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHistory\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us, even the most diehard collectors, know only one watch designer by name: Gerald Genta.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe man behind the AP Royal Oak, the Patek Philippe Nautilus and the IWC Ingenieur, Genta changed the watch industry with his luxury stainless steel sports watches.  But before he could pioneer haute horology, he had cut his teeth on a more approachable timepiece; the Universal Genève Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter was Genta's first watch hit, penned by the young Swiss designer at the age of 23. The watch was a sales success and propelled Genta’s career forward (allowing us to have greats like the Royal Oak and the Nautilus.) The first Polerouter was released in 1954 to celebrate and promote Scandinavian Airlines’ Royal Viking polar flights between New York City, Los Angeles and Europe. The flights forged a new route over the North Pole, reducing flight times between the two continents. Flying over the North Pole presented a unique set of challenges for a watch, and the Polerouter was designed to be highly resistant to magnetic fields (in addition to the usual shock and water resistance) so as to maintain accuracy during the trip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11509351105,"sku":null,"price":1650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Gold_Plate_AS01346_2.jpg?v=1454538340"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-as01296","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter","description":"\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1954, the Polerouter, despite its elegant appearance, had exploration at the heart of its development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mere five decades after the Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk, air travel was burgeoning, widening the horizons of the modern day.  Despite the technological advances in avionics and aeronautical engineering, considerable challenges still loomed, especially to sensitive equipment and instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn November 15 of 1954, a DC-6 aircraft christened the \u003cem\u003eHelge Viking\u003c\/em\u003e departed Copenhagen for Los Angeles, becoming the first flight to traverse the North Pole.  The route, devised by Scandinavian Airlines, sought to shorten the flight time from Europe to the United States.  To celebrate this feat, Universal Genève launched the 'Polarouter' (which was later renamed the Polerouter) leaning on the then 23-year-old Gerald Genta to design a watch capable of resisting the magnetic fields over the Pole and remain accurate during the flight.  Both the flight and the watch were successes, leading to a fruitful partnership between the growing airline and the Swiss watch manufacture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've offered Polerouters before. It's safe to say we never get tired of them, because they have everything we want: an interesting history and a sleek exterior designed by the hand of a master. When we find one that's this clean, we get excited. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Polerouter, a coveted date model, serves as a subtle foreshadowing to unusual shape of Genta's later designs: the Patek Philippe Nautilus, IWC Ingenieur and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak. Its satin dial is crisp and clean and its steel case is free of the indicators of wear that so many of these purpose-built timepieces experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an interesting history and great design, the Polerouter is not just a watch, it's a tangible piece of aviation and horological history that is as at home on the modern wrist as it was on the pilots that helped to make it famous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11509440129,"sku":null,"price":1550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Steel_AS01296_1.jpg?v=1453767387"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-unisonic","title":"Universal Genève Unisonic","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy now, Universal Genève shouldn't be an unknown entity among watch aficionados. The brand attained a reputation in its heyday for well-constructed, aesthetically-appealing designs, typified in the Compax and Polerouter models. Yet even with its commitment to aesthetic excellence, Universal Genève was no stranger to innovation. Bulova's introduction of the Accutron 218 movement in 1965 intrigued and impressed brands and consumers alike, and Universal Genève sought to implement this new technology, a decade before the Quartz Revolution changed the watchmaking game forever. The Unisonic was the result. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Accutron 218 simplified the design of the now-iconic Accutron Spaceview 214 movement. We've \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/bulova-sold-1\/products\/bulova-accutron-spaceview\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ealready covered\u003c\/a\u003e the Accutron Spaceview 214, its conception by Max Hetzel and how the tuning fork ensured increased accuracy by eschewing the balance wheel. The parts were interchangeable, and the twin coils of the Accutron 218 allowed for easier (and cheaper) servicing.  It even incorporated a handy 12-6 quickset capability, making for easy day to day wear.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut of course Universal Genève couldn't just take an ébauche from Bulova and plop it into a case. Each movement that went into a Unisonic received the UG treatment: parts that weren't actually produced by Universal Genève were finished in Switzerland, painstaking attention to detail which made the Unisonic one of the most expensive electric watches of the period.  The result was a stunning and innovative timepiece that merged UG's attentive Swiss design language with future-forward American movement, a marriage artfully denoted by the unique UG\/Accutron logo printed on the watch's dial (cool, right?).  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular Unisonic is crisp and clean, a prime example of the model.  Coupling the elegance of Universal Genève with true technological innovation, this is a piece of horological history, a relic from that transitional period between the introduction of the tuning fork and the Quartz Revolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteresting electric watches rarely make it to our site - either because they get squirreled away in our permanent collection or scooped up by enterprising collectors - but we're excited to be able to offer up this ultra-clean tuning fork timepiece from one of our favorite brands.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11745599169,"sku":null,"price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Unisonic_AS01377_2.jpg?v=1454951396"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-reference-885108-exotic-dial","title":"Universal Geneve Compax Reference 885108 Exotic Dial","description":"\u003cem\u003eDescription Coming Soon!\u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11934383041,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_885108_Exotic_Dial_AS01387_1.jpg?v=1455130898"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-blue-exotic-nina-as01212","title":"Universal Geneve Compax \"Blue Exotic Nina\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been many a place and seen many an astounding thing over the years, but the recent incredible surge in popularity and value of the Universal Genève Compax chronographs has blown us away. Seemingly out of nowhere, these gorgeous chronographs have begun to receive the attention that they have deserved all along, and we at analog\/shift have been extremely lucky and proud to serve as the best source for enthusiasts looking to add one of these rare and fine watches to their collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile these Compaxes were once dismissed by all but a small group of hardcore UG fans as a budget alternative to the Rolex Daytona (the case size, style and movement are extremely similar), UGs have really come into their own lately, and they have developed a rabid following that is completely independent of their Rolex analogs. Collectors now recognize how special and rare these watches are, and with one UG for approximately every 100 \"Paul Newman\" Daytonas, finding one is no easy feat (despite having become somewhat of an analog\/shift specialty).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example, a Reference 885108, is a colorful cousin to the popular \"Nina Rindt\" and \"Evil Nina\" models blowing up in the collector market. Commonly referred to as the \"Blue Exotic Nina,\" the Reference 885108 is even less common than its Panda-dialed family, with fewer than a half-dozen examples known to us (and trust us, we've looked!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaking the whole thing even sweeter is the incredible condition of this particular \"Blue Exotic\" Compax, with a case that is untouched and unpolished, a flawless dial and original hands with light even patina to the luminescent elements and a clean, unblemished bezel. The original factory sticker is even in place on the case back! Seemingly unworn, the condition of this piece is truly breathtaking, and it even comes with its original signed bracelet by JB Champion, Guarantee Certificate (blank), and a hangtag, making it a museum-quality example if there ever was one. Packaged in a 36mm case with twisted lugs and an amazingly colorful design, the watch just oozes cool and is a joy to wear - we wouldn’t change a thing about it!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compax is powered by the Valjoux 72 manually-wound chronograph movement, which is a legend in its own right, renowned for its robust and accurate performance. The same movement that is found in the Rolex Daytona (and many of the time period’s best chronographs), the tri-compax subsidiary register configuration features a running seconds hand, 12-hour and 30-minute counter, all topped off with a central sweep seconds hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you probably already know, this is a rare opportunity to get your hands on one of the most unusual, colorful, and downright incredible timepieces from the golden age of sport chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’re sure this one will go fast, so contact us at info@analogshift.com for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about the Nina Rindt Compax and Universal Geneve, visit our friends at Hodinkee \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hodinkee.com\/blog\/found-tropical-universal-genve-nina-rindt-compax-chronograph\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12215168641,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Blue_Exotic_Dial_Compax_AS01212_1.jpg?v=1456173527"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tri-compax-881101-01-box-and-papers","title":"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax \"Eric Clapton\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal Genève, the once obscure Swiss manufacture known only to the most illuminated watch aficionados is now the stuff of collecting legend. Founded in Le Locle in 1894, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe brand established itself from its earliest days as a manufacturer of in-house movements of exceptional quality. The acquisition of movement designer and complications expert Louis Eduoard Berthoud in 1897 ensured Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève's\u003c\/span\u003e supremacy in the development of complicated watches into the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 1930s, Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e recognized a need for chronograph wristwatches for military and motorsport applications, and answered that need with the introduction of the Compur in 1933 and the Aero Compax in 1936. It is with these chronographs that Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e excelled and pushed into the public view. Their Compax line of chronographs--which spawned such variations as the Medico and Uni-Compax models, among others--quickly attracted the attention of some of Europe's elite, including the Dutch royal family, who granted a royal warrant to Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e in 1939 to supply chronographs to the Dutch military. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most iconic variation of the Compax, which has gained a kind of reverential reputation that very few other chronographs have attained, is the Tri-Compax. Debuting in the 1950s, the Tri-Compax features a full calendar--day, date, month--and a moon-phase complication in addition to the registers requisite of chronographs. On paper, a dial with so much information on it may come across, initially, as being unnecessarily busy, \u003cspan\u003ebut the beauty of the Tri-Compax is how aesthetically pleasing and legible a watch it is. The registers are perfectly balanced on the dial, among the dart hour indices surmounted by luminescent hour plots. \u003c\/span\u003eIt's truly one of the most advanced chronograph wristwatches of the era, and certainly one of the highest quality, deserving of the reputation it's gained over the past few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany early Tri-Compaxes came in gold or were gold plated, and attracted the appreciation of such august personages as President Harry Truman. However, it's the later sports models of the Tri-Compax--like their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt-applied-logo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Nina Rindt\" Compax\u003c\/a\u003e cousins--with their handsome and sturdy steel cases and distinctive \"panda\" dials that have entered the pantheon of horological icons. One such Tri-Compax, the reference 881101\/01, is often referred to by the name of the famous person who wore it: none other than celebrated guitarist (and watch aficionado) Eric Clapton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Eric Clapton\" Tri-Compax was introduced in 1967. Powered by the Caliber 281, which was first introduced in the 1930s, ranks among the most important chronograph calibers, in that it was the first to feature a calendar complication. Produced by ébauche manufacturer Martel, the Caliber 281 was also used by Zenith and saw three decades of inclusion in some of the most iconic models of chronograph, not least among them being the \"Eric Clapton\" Tri-Compax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Clapton is among the earliest executions of the Reference 881101, and bears a \"Mark I\" dial with a blued steel central chronograph hand, which in later versions would be red. This alone makes it distinctive and attractive, but our chronograph is also accompanied by the full compliment of box, papers, and hang tag, and comes on a genuine Universal Geneve branded leather strap with stainless steel buckle. In this complete condition, it is a excellent example of an early execution of this iconic chronograph, and we are certain it ranks among the finest on offer today. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17606262529,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Tri_Compax_881101_01_BP_AS01478_1.jpg?v=1460650448"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tri-compax-reverse-panda","title":"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal Genève, the once obscure Swiss manufacture known only to the most illuminated watch aficionados, is now the stuff of collecting legend. Founded in Le Locle in 1894, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe brand established itself from its earliest days as a manufacturer of in-house movements of exceptional quality. The acquisition of movement designer and complications expert Louis Eduoard Berthoud in 1897 ensured Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève's\u003c\/span\u003e supremacy in the development of complicated watches into the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 1930s, Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e recognized a need for chronograph wristwatches for military and motorsport applications, and answered that need with the introduction of the Compur in 1933 and the Aero Compax in 1936. It is with these chronographs that Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e excelled and pushed into the public view. Their Compax line of chronographs--which spawned such variations as the Medico- and Uni-Compax models, among others--quickly attracted the attention of some of Europe's elite, including the Dutch royal family, who in 1939 granted a royal warrant to Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e to supply chronographs to the Dutch military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most iconic variation of the Compax, which has gained a kind of reverential reputation that very few other chronographs have attained, is the Tri-Compax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDebuting in the 1950s, the Tri-Compax features a full calendar--day, date, month--and a moon-phase complication in addition to the registers requisite of chronographs. On paper, a dial with so much information on it may come across, initially, as being unnecessarily busy, \u003cspan\u003ebut the beauty of the Tri-Compax is how aesthetically pleasing and legible a watch it is. The registers are perfectly balanced on the dial, among the dart hour indices surmounted by luminescent hour plots. \u003c\/span\u003eIt's truly one of the most advanced chronograph wristwatches of the era, and certainly one of the highest quality, deserving of the reputation it's gained over the past few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany early Tri-Compaxes came in gold or were gold plated, and attracted the appreciation of such august personages as President Harry Truman. However, it's the later sports models of the Tri-Compax--like their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt-applied-logo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Nina Rindt\" Compax\u003c\/a\u003e cousins--with their handsome and sturdy steel cases and distinctive \"panda\" dials that have entered the pantheon of horological icons. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy now, it should be no mystery why these Universal Genève pieces are so sought after, but regardless of how popular they become, what makes them special to us is their unrivaled design and unparalleled beauty in the sport watch arena.  No where else can you find a watch quite like this one.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":17936486657,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_TriCompax_881101-02_AS01485_2.jpg?v=1461684399"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-medico-compax-as01040","title":"Universal Genève Medico-Compax","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Le Locle in 1894, Universal Genève\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e established itself from its earliest days as a manufacturer of in-house movements of exceptional quality. The acquisition of movement designer and complications expert Louis Eduoard Berthoud in 1897 ensured Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève's\u003c\/span\u003e supremacy in the development of complicated watches into the 20th Century. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 1930s, Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e recognized a need for chronograph wristwatches for military and motorsport applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand answered that need with the introduction of the Compur in 1933 and the Aero-Compax in 1936. It is with these chronographs that Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e excelled and pushed into the public view. Their Compax line of chronographs quickly attracted the attention of some of Europe's elite, including the Dutch royal family, who in 1939 granted a royal warrant to Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e to supply chronographs to the Dutch military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve\/products\/universal-geneve-tricompax-2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax \"\u003eTri-Compax\u003c\/a\u003e is perhaps the most famous of these--especially the latter versions with its panda or \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax-reverse-panda\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Reverse Panda\"\u003ereverse panda\u003c\/a\u003e dial coloring--we admit a certain attraction to chronographs with more obscure uses. The Medico-Compax, introduced in the late 1940s, features a unique scale on the outer edge of the dial: a pulsometer or pulsograph. Designed for those in the medical profession, a pulsometer measures heartbeats per minute on a scale of 15 to 30 heart beats. To calculate a patient's pulse, the wearer would stop the chronograph at the patient's 15th or 30th heartbeat, and the patient's pulse would then be indicated on the dial without any additional calculations necessary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulsometer scales have been appearing on watches in recent years, most notably by Blancpain and Longines. But there's something to be said for the charm of this vintage piece, with its dial aged to a lovely creamy hue. Whether you're a doctor or a nurse, or just desire a chronograph with an unusual function, it would certainly be an interesting (and rare!) addition to your collection. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19566113921,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Medico_Compax_AS01040_1.jpg?v=1463758386"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-chronograph-for-berthoud-as01538","title":"Universal Genève Chronograph for Berthoud","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal Genève was founded in 1894 by Numa-Emile Descombes and Ulysse George Perret. In the brand's earliest days, it established itself as a manufacturer of in-house movements of exceptional quality. Universal Genève was also among the first watch manufacturers to specialize in wristwatches. In 1897, Louis Eduoard Berthoud--noted designer of complicated watch movements--joined the company. This ensured Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève's\u003c\/span\u003e supremacy in the development of complicated watches in the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was under Berthoud's leadership that the brand's reputation as a producer of chronographs was solidified. Chronographs, in particular--namely the Compur and the Compax lines--attracted the attention of watch aficionados, aviators, and militaries around the world. Even the Royal Family of the Netherlands issued a royal charter for Universal Genève to outfit the Dutch military with its chronographs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/longines\/products\/longines-ultrachron-automatic\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Longines UltraChron\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e Longines\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/wittnauer\/products\/wittnauer-241t-chronograph\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Wittnauer 241T Chronograph\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eWittnauer\u003c\/a\u003e, Universal Genève also released watches outside of Switzerland under another name. Berthoud's was used from the 1920s until the 1940s, in countries such as the Netherlands, New Zealand, France, South Africa--even Iraq. This chronograph dates from this period, roughly 1937.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch has definite traces of a Bauhaus influence, evident on the dial with its stark Arabic numerals and uncluttered layout. At 35mm it's a good size to suit modern tastes. Its curved lugs and uniquely-shaped crown are elegant accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd even though it may not have the name Universal Genève on the dial, the movement is Universal Genève's Caliber 385 manually-wound chronograph movement. The same movement found in their more famous Compur and Compax watches, the Caliber 385 is a variation of the earlier Caliber 285, with a flat hairspring instead of a Breguet hairspring. With elegant looks and a reliable movement, this chronograph is everything you could ask for. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":19763149825,"sku":null,"price":6250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Berthoud_Chronograph_AS01538_1.jpg?v=1491604301"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-medico-compax-1","title":"Universal Genève Medico-Compax","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Le Locle in 1894, Universal Genève\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e established itself from its earliest days as a manufacturer of in-house movements of exceptional quality. The acquisition of movement designer and complications expert Louis Eduoard Berthoud in 1897 ensured Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève's\u003c\/span\u003e supremacy in the development of complicated watches into the 20th Century. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 1930s, Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e recognized a need for chronograph wristwatches for military and motorsport applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand answered that need with the introduction of the Compur in 1933 and the popular Compax line in 1936. It's with these chronographs that Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e excelled and gained notoriety, even in exalted circles. Their Compax line of chronographs quickly attracted the attention of some of Europe's elite, including the Dutch royal family, who in 1939 granted a royal warrant to Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e to supply chronographs to the Dutch military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Compax came in many dial configurations over its lifespan, with two, three, or even four registers. The \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt-applied-logo\" target=\"_blank\" title='Universal Geneve Compax \"Nina Rindt\"'\u003eNina Rindt\u003c\/a\u003e\" Compax, with its distinctive black and white or \"panda\" dial coloring, is perhaps the most famous and desirable of these chronographs--especially the later versions with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve\/products\/universal-geneve-885105-01-evil-nina\" target=\"_blank\" title='Universal Geneve Compax \"Evil Nina\"'\u003ereverse panda\u003c\/a\u003e or even \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-blue-exotic\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Geneve Exotic Blue Dial\"\u003eexotic\u003c\/a\u003e dial coloring. The panda \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax-881101-01\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Eric Clapton\"\u003eTri-Compax\u003c\/a\u003e, with its association with guitarist Eric Clapton, has attained an almost mythical reputation among vintage chronograph collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the humble Uni-Compax, with its twin chronograph registers at three and nine o'clock--the register at 3 being the minutes counter for the chronograph--remains a perennial favorite. Perhaps the most interesting of these Compaxes are those with unusual applications. The Medico-Compax, introduced in the late 1940s, features a unique scale on the outer edge of the dial: a pulsometer or pulsograph. Designed for those in the medical profession, a pulsometer measures heartbeats per minute on a scale of 15 to 30 heart beats. To calculate a patient's pulse, the wearer would stop the chronograph at the patient's 15th or 30th heartbeat, and the patient's pulse would then be indicated on the dial without any additional calculations necessary. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulsometer scales have been appearing on watches in recent years, most notably by Blancpain and Longines. But there's something to be said for the charm of this vintage piece, with its handsome 18k rose gold case at a comfortable 37mm, large for the period, and its dial aged to a handsome patina. Whether you're a doctor or a nurse, or just desire a chronograph with an unusual function, it would certainly be an interesting (and rare!) addition to your collection. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21556393025,"sku":null,"price":4750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Medico_Compax_AS01556_2.jpg?v=1480099949"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-uni-compax-big-eye-1","title":"Universal Genève Uni-Compax \"Big Eye\"","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is fire sweeping through the inner circles of the collector community that can be summed up in two words: Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUntil a few years ago, this high-end Swiss brand was little-known outside of their Polerouter models (designed by a young Gerald Genta), but recently, intense interest among collectors and enthusiasts has pulled the largely defunct manufacture into the limelight - a light that has long been overdue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e was once responsible for some of the most beautiful dress watches and chronographs from the mid-20th century. From the purpose-driven to the ornate, UG had a touch all its own and breathed incredible beauty and craftsmanship into every piece they produced. While there has been some contemporary stirring from the brand (they released a manually-wound limited edition Compax at Basel World in 2009), it is Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève's sumptuous vintage stylings that have the Big Apple all abuzz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced in the 1930s, the Universal Genève Compax came in many dial configurations over its lifespan, with two, three, or even four registers. The \"\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt-applied-logo\" target=\"_blank\" title='Universal Geneve Compax \"Nina Rindt\"'\u003eNina Rindt\u003c\/a\u003e\" Compax, with its distinctive black and white or \"panda\" dial coloring, is perhaps the most famous and desirable of these chronographs--especially the later versions with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-ref-885103-01-evil-nina\" target=\"_blank\" title='Universal Geneve Compax \"Evil Nina\"'\u003ereverse panda\u003c\/a\u003e or even \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-blue-exotic\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Geneve Exotic Blue Dial\"\u003eexotic\u003c\/a\u003e dial coloring. The panda \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax-881101-01-box-and-papers\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax Eric Clapton\"\u003eTri-Compax\u003c\/a\u003e, with its association with guitarist Eric Clapton, has attained an almost mythical reputation among vintage chronograph collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the humble Uni-Compax, with its twin chronograph registers at three and nine o'clock--the register at 3 being the minutes counter for the chronograph--remains a perennial favorite. The \"Big Eye\"came in two distinct expressions.  The \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve\/products\/universal-geneve-uni-compax-big-eye\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eReference 884100\/01\u003c\/a\u003e was fitted with a black dial with white sub-registers, while the Reference 884100\/02--featured here-- sported the classic 'panda' configuration. Introduced in 1963 and only manufactured for two years, fewer than twenty \"Big Eyes\" have surfaced in the commercial market in recent years. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its 36.5mm stainless steel case, Valjoux 23-based Universal Genève movement, and dial in the always-attractive \"panda\" configuration, the \"Big Eye\" has the makings of a classic mid-century chronograph. Its most distinctive feature is of course the oversized minutes counter at 3 o'clock, the genesis of the nickname \"Big Eye.\" The subtle accents of red in the registers and an internal tachymeter bezel--reminiscent of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/heuer-carrera-reissue\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heuer Carrera Reissue\"\u003eHeuer Carrera\u003c\/a\u003e--make the \"Big Eye\" as handsome as it is rare. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22088012481,"sku":null,"price":40000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Big_Eye_White_Dial_884100-02_AS01613_1.jpg?v=1468943572"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tri-compax-as01614","title":"Universal Genève Tri-Compax","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChronographs by Universal Genève are unquestionably the stuff of collecting legend. Founded in Le Locle in 1894, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehe brand established itself from its earliest days as a manufacturer of in-house movements of exceptional quality. The acquisition of movement designer and complications expert Louis Eduoard Berthoud in 1897 ensured Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève's\u003c\/span\u003e supremacy in the development of complicated watches into the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the 1930s, Universal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e recognized a need for chronograph wristwatches for military and motorsport applications, and answered that need with the introduction of the Compur in 1933 and the Aero Compax in 1936. The Compax line of chronographs quickly attracted the attention of some of Europe's elite, including the Dutch royal family, who in 1939 granted a royal warrant to Universal \u003cspan\u003eGenève\u003c\/span\u003e to supply chronographs to the Dutch military.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most iconic variation of the Compax, which has gained a kind of reverential reputation that very few other chronographs have attained, is the Tri-Compax. Debuting in the 1950s, the Tri-Compax features a full calendar--day, date, month--and a moon-phase complication in addition to the registers requisite of chronographs. On paper, a dial with so much information on it may come across, initially, as being unnecessarily busy, \u003cspan\u003ebut the beauty of the Tri-Compax is how aesthetically pleasing and legible it is. The registers are perfectly balanced on the dial, surrounded by simple stick indices surmounted by luminescent hour plots and a simple, thin outer chapter ring. \u003c\/span\u003eIt's truly one of the most beautiful and most advanced chronograph wristwatches of the era, and certainly one of the highest quality, deserving of the reputation it's gained over the past few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany early Tri-Compaxes came in gold or were gold plated, and attracted the appreciation of such august personages as President Harry Truman. However, it's these later sports models of the Tri-Compax with their handsome and sturdy steel cases and distinctive \"panda\" dials that have entered the pantheon of horological icons. This particular example, a First Execution model, dates from the 1960s and has the desirable \"reverse panda\" color-way: white registers on a black dial, punctuated by a red chronograph hand and a date wheel in red. By now, it should be no mystery why these Universal Genève pieces are so sought after, but regardless of how popular they become, what makes them special to us is their unrivaled design and unparalleled beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22088432641,"sku":null,"price":23500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Tricompax_881101-02_AS01614_2.jpg?v=1498748756"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-monodate-automatic","title":"Universal Genève Monodate Automatic","description":"\u003cp\u003eUniversal Genève's \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/universal-geneve-uni-compax-big-eye\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Genève Uni-Compax Big Eye\"\u003echronographs\u003c\/a\u003e have gained a reputation in the current vintage market for their superior craftsmanship. But the brand's three-hand, time-only timepieces have remained relatively unexplored, leaving many models incredibly undervalued and still approachable to many enthusiasts. These elegant watches--with their oftentimes textured or guilloché dials and well-crafted movements--typify the excellence of mid-century horology internally and externally alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Genève is unique among its contemporaries in that the brand developed many of its own calibers entirely in-house. The factory in Pont-de-Martel, built in 1941, allowed the brand to expand its production to include all ranges of movements, from automatic bumper-wind movements to micro-rotor drivetrains. While the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-polerouter-date\" title=\"Universal Genève Polerouter Date\"\u003ePolerouter\u003c\/a\u003e, with its storied connection to trans-continental aviation, is perhaps the most notable of these, Universal Genève did not stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe watch that we offer here, the Monodate, is driven by the Caliber 138C bumper-wind automatic movement which Universal Geneve first developed in 1948. Like the bumper-wind calibers found in many \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.1025vintage.com\/products\/omega-seamaster-calendar-two-tone\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Omega Seamaster Calendar Two Tone\"\u003eOmegas\u003c\/a\u003e, the Caliber 138C limits the rotation of the oscillator with a spring on either side of the weight. However, unlike its Omega counterparts which restricted the rotation of the oscillating weight to 160°--rather than the standard 360\u003cspan\u003e° as in most other automatic calibers--\u003c\/span\u003ethe design of the Caliber 138C was able to accommodate an increased revolution of the oscillating weight to 315°.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to being unique to this in-house calibre, the design stands as a sort of benchmark of Universal Genève's technical development; the Caliber 138C allowed for more efficient winding of the mainspring, offering the wearer greater timekeeping and reliability. Still, as Universal Genève continued to grow, advances were made in their automatic technology and they ultimately discontinued production of the Caliber 138C after only one year, replacing it with the Caliber 215 micro-rotor - the movement that would go on to power the famous Polerouter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd like most offerings from Universal Genève, the outside of this watch was designed with as much care and intention as the inside. At first glance, the eye is drawn to the gentle curvature of the lugs that cradle the stunning guilloché dial. The result, complimented by the applied gold even-hour Arabic numerals and odd-hour coffin markers, is a sophisticated feel reminiscent of the days of Breguet.  And, at just shy of 35mm, the Monodate is perfectly appointed for modern dress or semi-dress wear.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever the use, this one is sure to keep you checking the time, if only so you can glimpse the bygone design of an all-but-extinct manufacture.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":22089005057,"sku":null,"price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Monodate_Automatic_AS01626_1.jpg?v=1468960449"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt-885105-02","title":"Universal Genève Compax \"Nina Rindt\" 885105\/02","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to vintage chronographs, \"Panda Dials\" have been getting lots of attention on the collector market as of late. The nickname refers to a white dial with black subsidiary registers, and is a simple aesthetic choice which has become extremely sought after in the collector community, with variants (like \"reverse panda\"--that is, white-on-black) often being more desirable. Of course, a timepiece need not have an association with a famous historical figure to have the same great looks, but when they do it makes the story all the sweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular watch, a Universal Genève chronograph originally known simply as a Compax, is now referred to as the \"Nina Rindt\" among collectors. Already a stunning vintage sports watch, this model was catapulted into the collector's periphery after being worn by the famous model Nina Rindt, nee' Nina Lincoln, who was married to the legendary Formula One driver Joachim Rindt in 1967. Although Joachim died in a crash during a practice run for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy in 1970, he went on to win the Formula One World Driver's Championship posthumously, which has never happened before or since. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis wife, Nina, was unquestionably the better looking of the pair, and one look at period photographs of her wearing the watch makes most men go weak in the knees...whether the cause was her honey-colored hair and high cheekbones or the chronograph strapped to her wrist on a wide leather strap is indeterminate...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're not going to mince words. The triple-register \"Nina Rindt\" Chronograph by Universal Genève is the single most in-demand timepiece we have ever had pleasure to deal with. These spectacular chronographs are exceptionally rare (one for every 100 Paul Newman Daytonas is probably a reasonable guess) and the few that have come to market in the recent past are well known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis steel chronograph is sized at 36mm, and wears similarly to early references of the Daytona. And the comparisons to Rolex's iconic motorsports chronograph don't end there. Like the most popular versions of the Daytona, the Universal Geneve features an absolutely lovely Panda Dial with triple subsidiary register layout, featuring registers for 30-minute and 12-hour counters along with sweeping subsidiary seconds. Like the early Daytonas, the power for this gorgeous timepiece comes from the legendary Calibre 72 manually-winding chronograph movement by Valjoux, a movement renowned for its robust and accurate performance. Only a handful of these special chronographs were made to begin with, and even fewer remain in existence today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular example is in incredibly clean original condition, with an unmolested case, flawless dial, late glossy black hand set, signed crown, and an \u003ci\u003einsanely\u003c\/i\u003e rare original outer Pulsations bezel. This is the \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e example with a Pulsations bezel that we've ever had the pleasure to offer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt goes without saying that this is a truly rare opportunity to get your hands on one of the most desirable chronographs from the golden age of sporting timers, at a price roughly equivalent to a \"starter\" Daytona.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23574690817,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_NinaRindt_Pulsations_885105-02_AS01666_1.jpg?v=1471380235"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tri-compax-as01665","title":"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax","description":"\u003cp\u003eUniversal Genève, the once obscure Swiss manufacture known only to the most illuminated watch aficionados, is now the stuff of collecting legend. Founded in Le Locle in 1894, the brand established itself from its earliest days as a manufacturer of in-house movements of exceptional quality. The acquisition of movement designer and complications expert Louis Eduoard Berthoud in 1897 ensured Universal Genève's supremacy in the development of complicated watches into the 20th Century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the 1930s, Universal Genève recognized a need for chronograph wristwatches for military and motorsport applications, and answered that need with the introduction of the Compur in 1933 and the Aero Compax in 1936. It is with these chronographs that Universal Genève excelled and pushed into the public view. Their Compax line of chronographs--which spawned such variations as the Medico and Uni-Compax models, among others--quickly attracted the attention of some of Europe's elite, including the Dutch royal family, who granted a royal warrant to Universal \u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenève in 1939 to supply chronographs to the Dutch military.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerhaps the most iconic variation of the Compax, which has gained a kind of reverential reputation that very few other chronographs have attained, is the Tri-Compax. Debuting in the 1950s, the Tri-Compax features a full calendar--day, date, month--and a moon-phase complication in addition to the registers requisite of chronographs. On paper, a dial with so much information on it may come across, initially, as being unnecessarily busy, \u003cspan\u003ebut the beauty of the Tri-Compax is how aesthetically pleasing and legible a watch it is. The registers are perfectly balanced on the dial, among the dart hour indices surmounted by luminescent hour plots. \u003c\/span\u003eIt's truly one of the most advanced chronograph wristwatches of the era, and certainly one of the highest quality, deserving of the reputation it's gained over the past few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax-2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Genève Tri-Compax\"\u003eearly Tri-Compaxes \u003c\/a\u003ecame in gold or were gold plated, and attracted the appreciation of such august personages as President Harry Truman. However, it's the later sports models of the Tri-Compax--like their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-compax-nina-rindt-applied-logo\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\"Nina Rindt\" Compax\u003c\/a\u003e cousins--with their handsome and sturdy steel cases and distinctive \"panda\" dials that have entered the pantheon of horological icons. One such Tri-Compax is the reference 881101\/01.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reference 881101\/01 was introduced in 1967. Powered by the Caliber 281, which was first introduced in the 1930s and ranks among the most important chronograph calibers, in that it was the first to feature a calendar complication. Produced by ébauche manufacturer Martel, the Caliber 281 was also used by Zenith and saw three decades of inclusion in some of the most iconic models of chronograph, not least among them being the Tri-Compax.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Reference 881101 bears a first execution dial with a red central chronograph hand. It is an excellent example of this iconic chronograph, and we are certain it ranks among the finest on offer today. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23574812097,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_TriCompax_881101-01_AS01665_2.jpg?v=1471381046"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-triple-calendar-moonphase-ref-41501","title":"Universal Geneve Triple Calendar Moonphase Ref. 41501","description":"\u003cem\u003eDescription and Condition Report coming soon! \u003c\/em\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26357396481,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Triple_Calendar_Moonphase_Cal291_AS01695_1.jpg?v=1474485547"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-tri-compax-as01729","title":"Universal Genève Tri-Compax","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA triple calendar chronograph--where day, date, and month, along with the shorter intervals of time that comprise them, are all displayed on the dial--catalogs daily existence. Eternity is captured with just one depression of a pusher. In an age when humankind contains the sum total of knowledge in devices that fit in our pockets, a triple calendar is imminently timely.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMore than that, if one were to give the gift of a watch to someone--a close friend, family member, or even a long-time business associate--a triple calendar chronograph makes an excellent choice. The gift of a watch, in general, speaks of a lifetime of committed service, which is why so many companies have given watches to their employees upon retirement. But a triple calendar chronograph, with its implication of eternity, takes it one step further. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe triple calendar chronographs Universal Genève produced from 1944 to the 1960s under the model name \"Tri-Compax\" are perhaps the best-known and most sought after. While the brand produced other types of wristwatches, it's their chronographs that would make their reputation. The Tri-Compaxes--so called because it contains three complications, chronograph, moon-phase, and calendar--of the 1960s, with their storied connection to celebrities like model Nina Rindt and musician Eric Clapton, are the most desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut the earliest iterations of the Tri-Compax, dating from the late 40s, are an exercise in understated elegance and craftsmanship--and variety. All Tri-Compaxes from this period had rectangular pushers, but even within the same reference number there could be a panoply of dial and hand configurations. Those from the 1940s often featured luminescent Arabic numerals and hands, and, if one peered closely at the moon-phase, one could often see the face of the man in the moon (a feature which did not appear in \u003cem\u003eall\u003c\/em\u003e 1940s Tri-Compaxes, and which Universal Genève phased out in the late 1940s before discontinuing it altogether in the 1950s). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis expression of Tri-Compax dates from the mid-1940s and bears lovely luminescent syringe hands and thick Arabic numerals. Like other examples of early Tri-Compaxes, the case has a snap-back. It's the case back that really makes this watch unique--or, rather, the inscription on the case back. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\"To Fred B. from Fred K., July '48.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWe've seen many Tri-Compaxes with personal inscriptions on the back, but this is perhaps one of the most intriguing. While we're not sure of the identity of the two Freds, just think of the regard in which Fred B. must have held Fred K. to want to give him a watch like this. Were they colleagues, perhaps, or just good friends who met at school? It's inscriptions like these, with the stories they tell (without really saying anything at all) that set an already-exceptional watch apart from the rest. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":27932514881,"sku":null,"price":12900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Tri_Compax_Fred_Watch_AS01729_2.jpg?v=1498748774"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-885105-01-evil-nina","title":"Universal Genève Compax \"Evil Nina\"","description":"\u003cp\u003eUniversal Genéve have been producing chronographs for decades. In fact, one can almost say that they were the first to produce a wrist-worn chronograph, back in 1917. Their chronographs from the 1930s and 1940s, with their \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax-2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax\"\u003eclean lines\u003c\/a\u003e and legible dials, attracted the attention of no less than the Dutch royal family and U.S. President \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold\/products\/universal-geneve-tricompax\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Genève Tri-Compax Reference 12551 Truman\"\u003eHarry S. Truman.\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, it's their chronographs from the 1960s that collectors simply go wild for--and one, in particular, that elicits a Pavlovian response from collectors at the mere mention of it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular chronograph, originally known simply as a Compax, is now referred to as the \"Nina Rindt\" among collectors. Already a stunning sports watch, this model was catapulted into the collector's periphery after being worn by the famous model Nina Rindt, née Nina Lincoln, who married the legendary Formula One driver Jochen Rindt in 1967. Although Jochen (who has a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/heuer-sold\/products\/heuer-autavia-2446-rindt\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heuer Autavia Reference 2446C Rindt\"\u003echronograph \u003c\/a\u003eof his own) died in a crash during a practice run for the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Italy in 1970, he went on to win the Formula One World Driver's Championship posthumously, which has never happened before or since.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're certain that this iteration of Compax would have become a classic, much like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/heuer\/products\/heuer-carrera-reissue\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heuer Carrera Re-Issue\"\u003eHeuer Carrera\u003c\/a\u003e. The two watches are similar in proportion, with long sharp lugs and a relatively slim profile in comparison to other chronographs of a similar vintage (like the Heuer Autavia Reference 2446C that Nina's husband--and others, like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/heuer\/products\/heuer-autavia-2446c-argentinian-airforce\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Heuer Autavia Reference 2446C Argentinian Air Force\"\u003eArgentinian Air Force\u003c\/a\u003e--favored). Who knows--if Nina Rindt hadn't strapped that Compax on a leather bund and worn it to watch her husband at the track, we might be calling another watch the \"Nina.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBut she did, and the furor over \"her\" watch eclipses even Paul Newman's Daytona. This triple-register \"Nina Rindt\" Chronograph by Universal Genève is the single most in-demand timepiece that has ever come through our shop. These spectacular chronographs are exceptionally rare--one for every 100 Paul Newman Daytonas is probably a reasonable guess. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThat's just for the Nina in the traditional black-on-white \"panda\" dial configuration. \u003c\/span\u003eThe reverse panda dial Compax, similar to the panda dial “Nina Rindt” Compax and affectionately nicknamed the “Evil Nina” by collectors, is just as stunning as its famous sister watch. And, fortunately, it gives fans of Universal Genéve's chronographs a way to strap one of these amazing watches on their wrists at a lower price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs with many of these sporty 60s chronographs, the details make the \u003c\/span\u003eReference 885105\/01 special. Namely, the small lines of tritium on each of the hands (an extremely unusual feature) and the elegant, gently curved lugs, a subtle nod to the Compax's dress watch heritage. Packed in a 36mm case, the watch just oozes classy versatility. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe believe that's an important quality in any truly great watch. The Evil Nina nails that aesthetic perfectly, something few sports watches achieve. Whether on leather, nylon, or a bund like Nina herself wore, the Evil Nina, with its perfect proportions--neither too small, nor too large, neither too sporty or too dressy--fits any style profile, making it the perfect choice.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28335041857,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_885101-01_EvilNina_AS01745_1.jpg?v=1478557354"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-dress-watch-as01718","title":"Universal Genève Dress Watch","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the 1930s through 1960s, nothing said elegance more than a gold dress watch. But by the mid-1970s, gold sports watches--like the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/audemars-piguet\/products\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-5402-ba-18k-jumbo\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e--began to draw favor, replacing the smaller, simpler dress pieces as the designation of taste, wealth and \u003ci\u003esavoir faire\u003c\/i\u003e. As a result, the beautiful and elegant slim dress watches of the 1950s and 1960s often get passed over in today's vintage market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut the tides are starting to turn, and collectors are beginning to appreciate these exquisite pieces once more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eUniversal Genève produced some of the most interesting timepieces of the post-war Golden Age with build quality that rivaled the better known big Swiss manufactures. From humble beginnings, Universal Genève grew in the post-war years to become a small but leading quality manufacture of chronographs and calendar complications, peaking with small runs of high-quality sporting chronographs in the 1960s and 70s. It’s these watches—most notably the Tri-Compax—for which Universal Genève has gained a reverential following in recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe late 1940s and early 50s were when Universal Genève tested itself and its limits. It was in this period that the brand produced more self-branded pieces and experimented with various dial, case and movement designs. The result was an era of superlatively-constructed watches that offer as much insight into the brand's technical ability to manufacture as it does a desire to craft beautiful timepieces.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis particular UG hails from the early 1950s and is an excellent example of the capabilities that the brand had been so focused on honing. From the elegant 36mm case with gently sloping straight lugs to the two-tone dial with applied Arabic markers and hour indices, this piece simple vibrates with superlative craftsmanship and design. In its current condition, you don't need to be a seasoned collector to know that this one is something very, very special.   \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28962918401,"sku":null,"price":3100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Rose_Gold_Dress_AS01718_1.jpg?v=1482528134"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-2","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1954, the Polerouter, despite its elegant appearance, had exploration at the heart of its development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mere five decades after the Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk, air travel was burgeoning, widening the horizons of the modern day. Despite the technological advances in avionics and aeronautical engineering, considerable challenges still loomed, especially to sensitive equipment and instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn November 15 of 1954, a DC-6 aircraft christened the \u003cem\u003eHelge Viking\u003c\/em\u003e departed Copenhagen for Los Angeles, becoming the first flight to traverse the North Pole. The route, devised by Scandinavian Airlines, sought to shorten the flight time from Europe to the United States. To celebrate this feat, Universal Genève launched the 'Polarouter' (which was later renamed the Polerouter), leaning on the then 23-year-old \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/gerald-genta-sunglasses-nos\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Gerald Genta Sunglasses\"\u003eGerald Genta \u003c\/a\u003eto design a watch capable of resisting the magnetic fields over the Pole and remain accurate during the flight.  Both the flight and the watch were successes, leading to a fruitful partnership between the growing airline and the Swiss watch manufacture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've offered Polerouters before. It's safe to say we never get tired of them, because they have everything we want: an interesting history and a sleek exterior designed by the hand of a master. When we find one that's this clean, we get excited. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Polerouter, a coveted date model, serves as a subtle foreshadowing to unusual shape of Genta's later designs: the Patek Philippe Nautilus, IWC Ingenieur and the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-5402-ba-18k-jumbo\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Reference 5402BA\"\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak\u003c\/a\u003e. Its satin dial is crisp and clean and its steel case is free of the indicators of wear that so many of these purpose-built timepieces experienced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an interesting history and great design, the Polerouter is not just a watch, it's a tangible piece of aviation and horological history that is as at home on the modern wrist as it was on the pilots that helped to make it famous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":30146577153,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_AS01830_1.jpg?v=1486495199"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-as01850","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA mere five decades after the Wright brothers' first flight at Kitty Hawk, air travel was burgeoning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOn November 15 of 1954, a DC-6 aircraft christened the \u003ci\u003eHelge Viking\u003c\/i\u003e departed Copenhagen for Los Angeles, becoming the first flight to traverse the North Pole. The route, devised by Scandinavian Airlines, sought to shorten the flight time from Europe to the United States. This achievement was touted by a Swiss newspaper as “the first new commercial route in a thousand years.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eYet despite the technological advances in avionics and aeronautical engineering, considerable challenges still loomed, especially to sensitive equipment and instruments. To address the problem of magnetism on a watch’s movement, SAS leaned on Universal Genève to produce a watch that could withstand the magnetic waves emitted by the instruments in an airplane’s cockpit (such as the navigational and communications equipment), as well as the strong magnetic field concentrated over the Pole itself. The concept of anti-magnetic watches was not untried by other brands—IWC made headway in creating the Mark XI pilot’s watch in 1949, which enclosed the watch’s movement with an iron dust covering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBut an anti-magnetic, purpose-built watch represented a departure from the watches that had been Universal Genève’s forte, namely elegant dress watches and chronographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis was the genesis of the “Polarouter’ (later renamed the Polerouter), brainchild of a young designer who was only just stretching his legs, creatively speaking. With the Polerouter, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/gerald-genta-sunglasses-nos\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGerald Genta \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003edesigned a watch capable of resisting the magnetic fields over the Pole and remaining accurate during the flight. Both the flight and the watch were successes, leading to a fruitful partnership between the growing airline and the Swiss watch manufacture. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Polerouter serves as a subtle foreshadowing to Genta's later designs: the Patek Philippe Nautilus, IWC Ingenieur and the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/audemars-piguet-royal-oak-5402-ba-18k-jumbo\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAudemars Piguet Royal Oak\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. This particularly Polerouter is an early version with a bumper-wind movement (Caliber 138SS). Capped in yellow gold, the slim and elegant proportions of the case launch this watch firmly into dress watch territory, a feature that is bolstered by the dauphine hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWith an interesting history and great design, the Polerouter is not just a watch, it's a tangible piece of aviation and horological history that is as at home on the modern wrist as it was on the pilots that helped make it famous.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31003942785,"sku":null,"price":1800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Gold_Cap_AS01850_2.jpg?v=1487803679"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-compax","title":"Universal Genève Compax 1950","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Quartz Crisis caused many Swiss watch companies to shutter during the 1970s and 1980s, Universal Genève was one of the few to embrace the new technology. They phased out their automatic movements in favor of the new (less expensive and more accurate) Japanese imports. In the 1980s, when the manufacture was purchased by a Hong Kong-based investment, Universal Genève focused on the Asian market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, this decision risked the manufacture's reputation in the industry, from which it has yet to recover; but, the brand soldiered on, releasing watches with automatic movements in the 1990s and 2000s, and even a chronograph or two. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's in chronographs that Universal Genève has always excelled. In fact, some tout that they lead in the production of a wrist-worn chronograph, back in 1917. Their chronographs from the 1930s and 1940s, with their \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax-2\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Universal Geneve Tri-Compax\"\u003eclean lines\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and legible dials, attracted the attention of dignitaries and statesmen; members of the Dutch royal family and U.S. President \u003c\/span\u003eHarry S. Truman were known to wear Universal Genève watches.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the 1950s to the 1960s were in many ways the golden years of chronograph production for Universal Genève. The chronographs produced during this period\u003cspan\u003e (in particular the \"Nina Rindt\" Compax and the \"Eric Clapton\" \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/watches\/products\/universal-geneve-tri-compax\" target=\"_blank\" title='Universal Genève Tri-Compax \"Evil Eric\"'\u003eTri-Compax\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) have attracted the attention and admiration of collectors. So\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the 1990s, when Universal Genève wanted to commemorate its centennial, a chronograph seemed a natural choice. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model, the Compax 1950 (Reference 884.480), took for its base the acclaimed Compax of the 1960s. Its silhouette should be familiar to collectors, with sharp, twisted lugs and bezel reminiscent of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/omega\/products\/omega-speedmaster-professional-as01688\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Omega Speedmaster Professional Reference 145.022-71ST\"\u003eOmega Speedmaster's\u003c\/a\u003e. The dial, too, is familiar, with the black-on-white \"panda\" color-way that characterized the \"Nina Rindt.\"  Topped with gold accents, the Compax 1950 feels regal and self-aware, proudly crowned in its sterling bloodline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd for the movement, Universal Genève relied on the Lemania Calibre 1873, essentially an Omega \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/shop.analogshift.com\/collections\/omega\/products\/omega-speedmaster-professional-as01673\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Omega Speedmaster Professional Reference 145.022-69ST\"\u003eCaliber .861\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn light of the Compax's undiminished popularity in recent years, this reissue--with its unflagging faithfulness to the original of the 1960s--poses a unique value proposition, tirelessly enjoyable in its own right. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33160488321,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Compax_884-480_Black_AS01975_2.jpg?v=1492617626"},{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-asymmetric-sub","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter Sub","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn the early 1960s, President John F. Kennedy stated that, “Knowledge of the oceans is more than a matter of curiosity. Our very survival may hinge upon it.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eTrue to President Kennedy’s statement, in the decade that followed, most of mankind turned its eyes toward the stars. The scientists at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in San Diego, however, had theirs fixed firmly on what was happening beneath the ocean’s surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eFounded in 1903, the Scripps Institution of Oceanography was initially an offshoot of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce. Its founder, Dr. Fred Baker, a physician who specialized in ear, nose, and throat studies, had a fascination with mollusks, particularly those that thrived in the ocean around San Diego. In the early 1900s, Baker approached a friend, H.P. Wood—secretary of the San Diego Chamber of Commerce—to set up a marine biology laboratory under the aegis of the University of California. The first expedition in 1903—which used the boathouse of the Hotel del Coronado as its headquarters—was a success, leading to the establishment of the Marine Biological Association.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBy 1907, the Association had moved to La Jolla. Five years later, it was absorbed into the University of California system under the name “Scripps Institution for Biological Research,” after local philanthropists E.W. Scripps and his sister Ellen. But Scripps enjoyed its richest period of scientific research in the 1960s under the leadership of Roger Revelle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eRevelle, who was born two years after the future Scripps Institute relocated to La Jolla, gained a deep love of the ocean during his years in the Navy after World War II. In his role in the Navy, Revelle was in a position to help determine which scientific projects the Navy would fund. Revelle believed that the Navy’s primary focus should be to foster research of the world’s oceans, an attitude that he carried over to his work at Scripps; while at Scripps, Revelle notably launched studies that examined the effects of atomic radiation on ocean life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlso, as the founding chairman of the Committee on Climate Change and the Ocean, Revelle co-authored a paper that suggested that a “greenhouse effect” would lead to global warming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eMeanwhile, in the 1960s, researchers at Scripps who were studying the distribution of sea-floor slopes led to the creation of the Deep Tow instrument system, which would prove instrumental in mapping the ocean floor. In the Deep Tow system, a side scan SONAR system tethered to a research vessel was lowered into the ocean. Eventually, the rudimentary system—which employed SONAR technology developed during the Second World War—grew to encompass a sounding system, along with television cameras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Deep Tow system was monumental in that it resulted in an unparalleled view of the vast canyons and mountains of the ocean floor, and it continues to be used by oceanographers to this day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eIn 1961, Universal Genève also plunged under the waves with the launch of the Polerouter Sub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA decade before, Universal Genève released the 'Polarouter' (later renamed the Polerouter), which was designed by 23-year-old Gérald Genta to resist the magnetic fields over the Pole and remain accurate during the Scandinavian Airlines’ flights over the North Pole. Throughout the Polerouter's 15-year run, Universal Genève deviated from Gerald Genta's original design, releasing variants with a panoply of case sizes and configurations. Though most Polerouters are dress watches in design and function, the Sub is a dive watch—but, because it’s Genta, it’s avant-garde in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eGenta’s designs are especially notable for their ofttimes dramatic use of angles and unorthodox shapes. With the Sub, Genta took the asymmetrical date window of the Polerouter dress watches and magnified it, mirroring it in the shape of the Sub’s case. The asymmetrical shape does serve a purpose, however, as it protects the crown from being bumped during a dive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe Sub came in several variations, with different dials, hands, and bezels. This particular Sub is a Reference 869116\/02. The asymmetrical theme is carried over to the dial, with luminescent hour plots of varying lengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eWith its original crystal, this Polerouter Sub is a survivor, a lasting testament to the brilliance of Gerald Genta’s design and the enduring fascination we foster for the deep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":33582416705,"sku":null,"price":6800.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Universal_Geneve_Polerouter_Sub_Assymetrical_AS01948_1.jpg?v=1498750068"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/collections\/universal-geneve-sold.oembed?page=3","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}