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Universal Genève Iraqi Logo Wristwatch, Ref. 842005

Partially verified

This Universal Genève reference 842005 wristwatch dates from the 1980s and features a stainless steel case measuring 31.5 mm in diameter without the crown. The silver-toned dial displays baton hour indices, slim hands, a quartz designation, and the Iraqi coat of arms alongside an Arabic signature attributed by the seller as a gift from Saddam Hussein. Fitted with a mesh-style steel bracelet and sapphire glass, the timepiece runs on a quartz movement. It is catalogued without original box or papers.

Front three-quarter view of the Universal Genève wristwatch on a display cushion, showing the dial with Iraqi emblem and mesh bracelet.
Front three-quarter view of the Universal Genève wristwatch on a display cushion, showing the dial with Iraqi emblem and mesh bracelet. — Catawiki. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.catawiki.com
Category
Wristwatch · Dress wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Universal Genève
Reference
842005
Catalogue / lot identifier
107652141
Source-reported date
1980s
Country
Switzerland

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

Object Specifications

The timepiece is identified as a Universal Genève reference 842005. It features a steel case measuring 31.5 mm in diameter excluding the crown, a sapphire glass, and a steel mesh bracelet with an 'UG' signed buckle.

The watch is listed with a quartz movement and is described as having been serviced. It is noted in the source that the item is sold without original box or papers.

Evidence for this section
  • “Reference: 842005”
  • “Diameter: 31.5 mm (without Crown)”
  • “Movement: Quartz”
  • “Case: Steel”
  • “Glass: Sapphire”
  • “Brecelet material: steel”
  • “Buckle : UG”
  • “No box no papers”

Dial Composition

The watch face features an 'iraq logo' and is described by the seller as an 'original dial'.

The source describes the object as an 'Iraqi Logo' model.

Evidence for this section
  • “Dial: original dial ( iraq logo )”
  • “Universal geneve - Iraqi logo”

Provenance and Claims

The listing associates the watch with Saddam Hussein, describing it as 'gifted from Iraqi president Saddam Husain'.

No documentation or external verification is provided in the source to support this provenance claim.

Evidence for this section
  • “Original dial - gifted from Iraqi president Saddam Husain”

Open research questions

  • Is there evidence of Universal Genève factory production of dials featuring the Iraqi coat of arms?
  • Can the specific Arabic script on the dial be translated or verified as consistent with period-correct governmental presentation watches?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Universal Genève Iraqi Logo Wristwatch, Ref. 842005
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference842005“Reference: 842005”
Movement typeQuartz“Movement: Quartz”
Case materialSteel“Case: Steel”
Diameter31.5 mm“Diameter: 31.5 mm (without Crown)”
Glass materialSapphire“Glass: Sapphire”
Decade1980s“Year: 1980’s”
Wrist Size20 cm“Wrist Size: 20 cm”
Date1980s“Year: 1980’s”

Visible details

  • Silver-toned dial with slender black baton markers and two central hands
  • Polychrome Iraqi coat of arms (Eagle of Saladin) positioned at the 9 to 10 o'clock area
  • Arabic script inscription situated below the center pinion toward 4 o'clock
  • Mounted on a woven mesh steel bracelet

Research qualifications

  • The provenance claim that the watch was gifted from Saddam Hussein is seller-stated without accompanying documentation.
  • Internal movement and case back markings are not visible in this image.

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

Consulted source

Universal Genève - Iraqi Logo - 842005 - Men - 1980-1989 - auction online Catawiki

Reviewed 2026-10-25 · Record 435bc2006c

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