204612/1 Universal Genève Polerouter Date
Of the last decade, Universal’s Polerouter has slowly shifted from being a niche enthusiast’s micro-rotor to a foundational reference of attainable watch collecting.…
881101/01 ‘Clapton’ Universal Genève Tri-Compax
It is simply not possible for any mere mortal to out-cool Eric Clapton; eternally influential guitar genius, CBE, friend of all the rock…
20218 Universal Genève Calatrava
When one contemplates all that is Universal Genève, sport watches almost always come to the fore. Things like the Compax series and Polerouters…
‘Batman’ 890101/01 Universal Genève Aero-Compax
In terms of historically significant flagships, the Aviator’s Compact Chronograph (Aero-Compax) sits right alongside the Polerouter as modern collector’s iconography. This mid-1960s second…
881101/02 ‘Evil Clapton’ Universal Genève Tri-Compax
It is simply not possible for any mere mortal to out-cool Eric Clapton; eternally influential guitar genius, CBE, friend of all the rock…
Value Proposition: 222101/1 Universal Genève Compax
The humble three-register chronograph: executed by many, yet perfected by few. I am not claiming that the 222101 is a perfect watch, within…
222100/1 Universal Genève Tri-Compax
For all intents and purposes, Universal’s Tri-Compax was the business as watches went post WWII. Introduced at Baselworld 1944, the triple-complication (it’s often…
885104/01 Universal Genève Space-Compax
If you were to press me to name the ultimate Universal chronograph, I would struggle but ultimately crown the 881101 ‘Eric Clapton’. However, for…
eBay Find: Universal Genève Polerouter Sub 869109/01
Though the Polerouter is probably best known in its Deluxe or Jet guise, the Sub is an equally competent vintage value. Introduced first…
Universal Genève 884100/01 ‘Big Eye’ Uni-Compax
For those deep in the rabbit hole of horologic inclinations, here is no denying the sex appeal of an original Big Eye. In…
A Spectacular 881101/03 Exotic Tri-Compax Universal Genève
The further one delves into Universal Genève, the more infatuated they become—almost without exception. This has certainly been my experience; no brand outside…
Yemen Coat of Arms Universal Genève Polerouter
This one is just a bit special. I have said on many occasions that the base Polerouter makes an exceptional entry point to…
Universal Genève 884100 ‘Big Eye’ Uni-Compax
It’s hard to articulate just how desirable I, and many other collectors, find the mythical Big Eye. So named for its oversized thirty-minute…
