{"product_id":"universal-geneve-calatrava-20002-breguet-numerals-very-rare-unpolished","title":"Universal Genève Calatrava 20002 - Breguet Numerals - Very Rare\/*Unpolished*","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal Genève were one of the many brands to give way to the quartz crisis but their quality and rich history have kept vintage watch collectors attention decades later. Arguably best known for their Compax chronographs - notably worn by Eric Clapton and Nina Rindt as well as their Polerouter - a \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGérald Genta design at the young age of just 23, UG timepieces saw notable usage as tools and on the wrists of celebrated figures. Today, Breitling's acquisition and revival of the brand in '23 is bringing back more attention to the deeper cut brand that vintage enthusiasts love so much.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn offer is an incredibly beautiful automatic Calatrava ref. 20002 in steel, circa 1950s. What makes this piece so special is the applied Breguet numeral dial and sword style hands which, for many vintage connoisseurs is as good as it gets. This example has remained in fantastic vintage condition with a sharp, unpolished case and untouched dial showing minimal wear for its age. All of the radium lume has taken an attractive and even patina. Its fitted to a modern Private Eyes beads of rice to be paired with your favorite field jacket though it would be equally suited to be dressed up on leather with formal attire. \u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52316945121556,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8603\/3428\/files\/universal-geneve-calatrava-20002-breguet-numerals-very-rare-vintage-watches-collectors-corner-ny.jpg?v=1775533093","url":"https:\/\/collectorscornerny.com\/products\/universal-geneve-calatrava-20002-breguet-numerals-very-rare-unpolished","provider":"Collectors Corner NY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}