Universal Genève 'Linen' Dress Watch

While Universal Genève may be most famed for its Compax chronographs and the Polerouter, its svelte dress watches are equally compelling. Throughout the latter half of the 20th century, UG designed simple, time-only watches alongside its more complicated brethren that played with shape, color, and design in interesting and novel ways. Take this timepiece, for example: modest in proportions, this watch packs a substantial presence and personality into its unassuming package. The secret? A linen dial. Textured dials on vintage watches is a happy marriage and this watch is a great representation of the magic that results. This Reference 166101/02 is fashioned from yellow gold and features a compact 34mm case powered by a slim automatic winding movement. This is the perfect entryway into Universal Genève for the budding collector, or an excellent addition to an established collection for the person who appreciates superb quality and that very quintessential 1960s-1970s dress watch style meets exuberance. Sure to garner knowing nods of approval from the inner enthusiast circle, this is a killer option from one of our absolute favorite brands - full stop.