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eeh100773 · 17 February 2014, 08:10 AM

Hi TRFers. I've recently been seeing some cool chronos that a friend of my line on Instagram has been posting. The brand is Universal Geneve.

Anyone have any insight on the brand? In house movements? Quality? Etc. etc.

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tinger · 18 February 2014, 02:00 AM

I think if you're into classic chronos and not want/afford to pay patek prices, the Universal Geneve tri-compex is a must have.

craniotes · 18 February 2014, 05:33 AM

The movements in the old UG chronos were Valjouxs (in particular, the 72 and the 92). Are they any good? Well, the Valjoux 72 was used in some of the most iconic -- and valuable -- Daytonas, so that oughta say something.

Also, I think the Compax variants (in particular the Nina Rindt and the "racing blue") are far better looking than their Daytona counterparts.

(lousy pics, but still...)

Regards,
Adam

slcbbrown · 19 February 2014, 01:50 PM

The vintage UG's included some models that are sought after classics. The Tri Compax and Polar Router are two that I'm aware of. There is a revitalized UG that uses the name, but I don't know what real connection there is to the original brand. I've seen a few of the new ones for sale, and they look very nice. I assume they utilize ETA movements but don't know that as fact.

longreach380 · 19 February 2014, 03:59 PM

check out this video with John Goldberger...they're beautiful watches. Harry Truman wore one during his Presidency.

FeelingTheBlues · 19 February 2014, 09:12 PM

UG does have some well built and very nice chronographs. They're not considered as highly sought after as some Patek's or VC's but remain a very good brand to consider if you want a good vintage chronograph.

17 February 2014, 08:10 AM	#1
eeh100773 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Real Name: "Fast" Eddie Location: Asbury Park NJ Watch: 14060 T Series '96 Posts: 1,482	Universal Geneve Hi TRFers. I've recently been seeing some cool chronos that a friend of my line on Instagram has been posting. The brand is Universal Geneve. Anyone have any insight on the brand? In house movements? Quality? Etc. etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Instagram: @clocksontherocks

19 February 2014, 09:12 PM	#6
FeelingTheBlues "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Real Name: Carl Location: Always moving Watch: If you wish... Posts: 22,039	UG does have some well built and very nice chronographs. They're not considered as highly sought after as some Patek's or VC's but remain a very good brand to consider if you want a good vintage chronograph. __________________ Mon corps c'est un pays en guerre sur l'point d'finir, Le général de l'armée de terre s'attend au pire, J'ai faim, j'ai frette, je suis trop faible pour me lever debout, On va hisser le drapeau blanc un point c'est tout. - André Fortin

18 February 2014, 02:00 AM	#2
tinger "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: weehawken Posts: 847	I think if you're into classic chronos and not want/afford to pay patek prices, the Universal Geneve tri-compex is a must have.

18 February 2014, 05:33 AM	#3
craniotes Banned Join Date: Oct 2009 Real Name: Ad Rock Location: Manhattan Posts: 621	The movements in the old UG chronos were Valjouxs (in particular, the 72 and the 92). Are they any good? Well, the Valjoux 72 was used in some of the most iconic -- and valuable -- Daytonas, so that oughta say something. Also, I think the Compax variants (in particular the Nina Rindt and the "racing blue") are far better looking than their Daytona counterparts. (lousy pics, but still...) Regards, Adam

19 February 2014, 01:50 PM	#4
slcbbrown "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: steve Location: dallas area Watch: 50's TT t-bird Posts: 3,689	The vintage UG's included some models that are sought after classics. The Tri Compax and Polar Router are two that I'm aware of. There is a revitalized UG that uses the name, but I don't know what real connection there is to the original brand. I've seen a few of the new ones for sale, and they look very nice. I assume they utilize ETA movements but don't know that as fact.

19 February 2014, 03:59 PM	#5
longreach380 "TRF" Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Real Name: Montague Location: Australia Watch: Omega,PAM,MM300 Posts: 41	check out this video with John Goldberger...they're beautiful watches. Harry Truman wore one during his Presidency.

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