Universal Genève Cocktail Watch

Since its founding in 1894, Universal Genève has produced some of the world's most notable chronographs; significant micro-rotor automatic timepieces; and all manner of useful tool watches. The announcement in 2024 of its acquisition by Breitling sent positive shock waves through the industry, exciting enthusiasts around the globe who have long been hoping for a contemporary U.G. revival. U.G.'s output was incredibly varied, as is evidenced by this gorgeous cocktail watch. Housed in a round yellow gold case with an unsigned crown, a fluted bezel, and an acrylic crystal, it features a gold-tone dial with matching gold leaf hands and the Universal Genève wordmark printed in black. Attached to a simple black leather strap with a yellow gold buckle via ornate, stirrup-shaped yellow gold lugs fitted with blue cabochons, this cocktail watch packs 1950s charm into a potent package. Perfect for more formal events, it'll proudly add some mid 20th-century glamor to a 21st-century outfit.