Universal Genève Hexagon Dress Watch

Founded in 1894, Universal Genève manufactured some of the most stunning and important chronographs of the 20th century. Indeed, its Tri-Compax models are still beloved by collectors for the wealth of information displayed on the dial; their handsome designs; and their utilitarian design remit. Of course, UG didn’t stop at complicated watchmaking: Indeed, the Genta-penned Polerouter — a relatively simple time-only or time-and-date watch with an automatic movement — is now considered an icon of midcentury watch design. And even during the Quartz Crisis, which ultimately proved the death of many a Swiss watch manufacture, UG plodded steadily along in delivering novel watches. This hexagonal-shaped dress watch, a Reference 542681, is one such piece. Housed in a 27 mm gold-plated case with a smooth bezel, a signed crown, and an acrylic crystal, it features a champagne dial with applied 'baton' indices and a thin 'pencil' handset. Powered by the hand-wound Universal Genève Calibre 1-42 movement and paired to a brown leather strap with tone-on-tone stitching, it makes for an excellent dress piece for piece for both men and women.  If you’re on the hunt for an accessibly priced, notable piece with loads of character and a unique design, you came to the right place!