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Universal Genève Damenarmbanduhr mit Formgehäuse Ref. 711608

Partially verified

This Universal Genève ladies' wristwatch dates to circa 1974 according to auction records and features a shaped stainless steel case measuring approximately 26 mm in width. The case front presents a textured, hobnail-style rectangular bezel surrounding a horizontally oriented oval dial aperture. The blue dial is decorated in a starry night sky design, fitted with applied hour batons and central baton hands. Dorotheum reports that the watch is powered by a 17-jewel manual-wind caliber 11 movement with fine regulation and a decorated lever escapement. The watch is worn on a dark blue strap.

Front three-quarter view of the Universal Genève wristwatch Ref. 711608
Front three-quarter view of the Universal Genève wristwatch Ref. 711608 — Dorotheum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.dorotheum.com
Category
Wristwatch · Form wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Universal Genève
Reference
711608
Catalogue / lot identifier
10019093
Source-reported date
um 1974
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
3128197

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Case Construction

This ladies' shaped wristwatch (Damenarmbanduhr mit Formgehäuse) by Universal Genève carries reference number 711608 and is dated by the auction house to circa 1974 ('um 1974'). The stainless steel case is recorded with number 3128197 and measures approximately 26 mm in width.

Visible observation shows a rectangular stainless steel bezel finished with a geometric pyramidal hobnail pattern framing an oval aperture. The case is fitted with straight lugs and a fluted winding crown on the right flank.

Evidence for this section
  • “Damenarmbanduhr mit Formgehäuse, Ref. 711608, um 1974”
  • “Gehäuse: Edelstahl, Nummer 3128197, Breite ca. 26 mm”
  • “Rectangular stainless steel bezel with a geometric pyramidal hobnail pattern enclosing an oval opening.”
  • “Dark blue suede-finish strap with straight lugs and a fluted winding crown on the right flank.”

Dial Design and Visible Condition

The horizontally oriented oval aperture displays a blue dial described by the auction house as executed in a night sky style ('Nachthimmel-Gestaltung'), fitted with applied hour batons ('aufgelegte Stundenstriche'). Observations record a dark blue speckled dial with applied silvery baton hour markers and central baton hands.

The catalog entry notes that the dial displays age-typical hairline cracks ('Zifferblatt zeigt alterstypische Haarrisse'). Physical depth and structural stability of these hairlines are not elaborated in the source text.

Evidence for this section
  • “Zifferblatt: Blau in "Nachthimmel-Gestaltung", aufgelegte Stundenstriche”
  • “Zifferblatt zeigt alterstypische Haarrisse”
  • “Dark blue speckled dial with applied silvery baton hour markers and central baton hands.”

Reported Movement and Accessories

The movement is not visible in the provided lot photo. According to Dorotheum, the watch is powered by a manual-wind Caliber 11 movement featuring 17 jewels, fine regulation, and a decorated lever escapement ('Handaufzug, dekoriertes Ankerwerk, Kaliber 11, Feinregulierung, 17 Steine').

Accompanying accessories listed in the auction catalog comprise a stainless steel pin buckle, a product hangtag, and a case ('Zubehör: Dornschließe Edelstahl, Produktanhänger, Etui').

Evidence for this section
  • “Werk: Handaufzug, dekoriertes Ankerwerk, Kaliber 11, Feinregulierung, 17 Steine”
  • “Zubehör: Dornschließe Edelstahl, Produktanhänger, Etui”

Open research questions

  • What specific material and manufacturing method was used to create the blue 'Nachthimmel' dial finish?
  • Is the movement caliber 11 an in-house Universal Genève caliber or based on an ébauche?
  • Are serial number 3128197 and reference 711608 stamped on the exterior or interior of the case back?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Universal Genève Damenarmbanduhr mit Formgehäuse Ref. 711608
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference711608“Ref. 711608”
Case number3128197“Nummer 3128197”
Case materialEdelstahl“Gehäuse: Edelstahl”
Case widthca. 26 mm“Breite ca. 26 mm”
CaliberKaliber 11“Kaliber 11”
Jewels17 Steine“17 Steine”
Dial descriptionBlau in 'Nachthimmel-Gestaltung', aufgelegte Stundenstriche“Blau in "Nachthimmel-Gestaltung", aufgelegte Stundenstriche”
AccessoriesStainless steel pin buckle, product hangtag, and case“Zubehör: Dornschließe Edelstahl, Produktanhänger, Etui”
Movement detailsManual-wind, decorated lever escapement, caliber 11, fine regulation, 17 jewels“Werk: Handaufzug, dekoriertes Ankerwerk, Kaliber 11, Feinregulierung, 17 Steine”

Visible details

  • Rectangular stainless steel bezel with a geometric pyramidal hobnail pattern enclosing an oval opening.
  • Dark blue speckled dial with applied silvery baton hour markers and central baton hands.
  • Dark blue suede-finish strap with straight lugs and a fluted winding crown on the right flank.

Research qualifications

  • The source notes age-typical hairline cracks on the dial ('Zifferblatt zeigt alterstypische Haarrisse').
  • Movement and case back are not visible in the provided lot image.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Universal Geneve - Uhren und Herrenaccessoires 19.03.2026 - Erzielter Preis: EUR 312 - Dorotheum

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 3172215309

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