This manual wind Universal Geneve Tank watch is a nice clean example and a classic dress watch. Model reference 842114.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
The watch has the fat U logo that was first used in 1971, but more telling is the movement was first available in 1975. This may be newer, but can not be older than 1975.
CONDITION
This is one of two Universal Geneve watches we have with the same reference number, but different dials. The case and movement are the same, so the difference might have been personal preference or even for different markets. Inside is the Universal Geneve manual wind calibre 1-42 a straightforward manual ind power unit that needs to be would via the signed crown daily. The dial on this example has Roman numerals to mark the hours, and a very light vertical stripe to the dial. There is some staining of the glue holding the crystal in at certain angles. The leather strap is new, and could be swapped for a different colour or material if preferred. The watch is signed on the dial, case, movement and crown.
This watch will be supplied with our branded and reusable zipped travel case and cleaning cloth, and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 29.0 mm
Width without crown 27.8 mm
Between lugs 19 mm
Lug to lug length 34.9 mm
Case Thickness 6.1 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 190mm/7.5 inches.
Included with this watch is a 2 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.
