The Universal Geneve watch has a watchmaking tradition and
heritage that has been passed on from father to son through the years - not just in the management
of the company, but also in the skills applied in the company's work-rooms. These
techniques, practices and superlative standards have yielded an uncompromising quality in
every watch that carries the Universal Geneve name. Every step in manufacturing of the Universal Geneve watch is governed by the highest of standards. Raw materials are selected by ultra-sensitive instruments. Only state of the watch making art technologies and manufacturing methods are employed. Each experienced craftsman is committed to the achievement of nothing less than perfection in each hand finished, adjusted and tested watch. Long regarded as a preferred watch for individuals who expect and require impeccable precision and dependability, the Universal Geneve watch can be seen adorning the wrists of such notables as diplomats, business executives, authors, scientists, and top military brass, as well as world renown personalities and other celebrities. Among its versatile, functional and attractive collections is Universal Geneve's Golden Shadow: a series of stunningly handsome designs that feature the manufacturer's hallmark 0.98 mm ultra-thin Swiss Quartz movement, with solid 18 karat gold case, scratch-proof sapphire crystal and water resistance to approximately 100 feet (30 m.). Another famed collection is the Polerouter series. Descended from the watch that accompanied the SAS pilots on their historic North Pole crossing in 1957, these updated designs feature stainless steel and 18 karat gold-plated cases and Swiss Quartz movement among other attributes while maintaining the original model's spirit of adventure and rugged good looks. |