Description
Universal Ref. 211502 -2 steel vintage wristwatch, circa 1962
A stainless steel manually wound centre seconds wristwatch with date and original strap & buckle
This is a great looking Universal model that dates to c. 1962 with an unusual silvered dial that has a lightly swirling satin finish. The aperture for date is tapered outwards towards the edge of the case and the original crystal has a similarly tapered magnifier above the date window. The case retains excellent definition to the upper body with sharp lugs and bezel, there are some light scuffs/scratches to the back of the case. Fitted with the original signed Universal strap and steel buckle.
Technical details
[M] Universal calibre 1107-1 manually wound movement, 17 jewels, mono-metallic balance, Incabloc shock absorber [D] silvered with lightly swirling satin finish, applied baton indexes at 12, 6 and 9 o’clock, luminescent dots at the hours, luminescent pointed hands (please note that luminescence will have naturally dulled with age) [C] stainless steel case with chamfered bezel, straight lugs, snap-on case back, original plexiglass with tapered magnifier to match date aperture, Universal crown [S] case, dial, movement and crown signed
Measurements
Diameter excluding crown: 34mm
Length including lugs: 39.5mm
Depth to centre of crystal: 8mm
Lug gauge/strap width: 18mm
This watch has been fully serviced and is sold with a one year guarantee. A Black Bough certificate and presentation box will accompany this watch.
£885.00 [Sold]