Universal Genève “Tonneau” w/ Box Ref. 542137 (Circa 1970s) other but nothing we’d lose sleep

but nothing we’d lose sleep over as the beauty of the dial is unimpeded

Bracelet jubilee can fit 20cm wrist size which is above the men's average wrist size

with an automatic microrotor calibre (the thinnest at the time)

the discolorized part will always be facing backwards

with a uni-directional rotating bezel

Universal Genève “Tonneau” w/ Box Ref. 542137 (Circa 1970s) other but nothing we’d lose sleepWHY WE CURATED IT: A very bold on wrist presentation from this tonneau shaped ultra thin. With a deeply textured champagne sunburst dial (significant light and shadow play) and bold black Roman numerals. Serves perfectly as a dress watch but because of the larger footprint, is well suited as a daily too. This case shape is as typical of the 70s as it is relevant today. Followers will know our love for UG. Once a high end brand, crushed by the quartz