This is something very, very special. And you don't need to be a collector to know it. 

The year is 1950, it's the post war era and the mood is at its brightest and so is fashion. Men start using wristwatches to have the time on their wrist and tend to go for more precious metals. Dress watches become quite common and it's a must have on the aristocracy's wrist. 

This gorgeous Universal Genève is one of them and is an excellent example of the capabilities that the brand had been so focused on honing. Starting with the elegant 35mm pink gold case with 'fin' lugs to its honeycomb dial with applied 'pyramid' indices and Arabic quadrants, this piece simply vibrates with superlative craftsmanship and design, and in its current (read: outstanding) condition.

From any angle, this watch is class personified. Like the pocket watches of days gone by, it’s a sign of distinction that can be appreciated by anyone.