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Essence of Time, Inc. :: Manufacturers :: Universal Geneve

Founder: The company was founded by Numa Descombes and Ulysse Perret in 1894.

Country: Le Locle, Switzerland

History: The company created its first two patents in 1925, one of which was Universal Geneve’s first self-winding wristwatch. In 1927, the company created the Cabroilet watch which featured an 8-day power reserve. The Uni Compax chronograph watch of 1936 featured a 45-minute counter. The companies name was changed from Universal Watch Co. to Universal Geneve in 1937. The company continues to make precise and innovative watch models during the WWII era and in 1954 created the Polerouter which was the first watch on the first flight from Europe to the U.S. crossing the north Pole. 1966 marked the year that the worlds thinnest self-winding watch was created by Universal Geneve. 9 years later the company created the worlds thinnest analog display quartz watch. In 2005, the company launched the Okeanos and Anthea models of watches for men and women, respectively. The company continues to create magnificent models and achieving high rewards and the Basel World Conventions.

Clientele: Jon Voight, Harry Truman, Donald Trump, Ayrton Senna da Silva

Timeline & Accomplishments:

• 1894 The company was founded

• 1925 The worlds first self-winding wristwatch

• 1927 The Cabroilet was created with an 8 day power reserve

• 1954 The first watch on the first flight from Europe to the United States crossing the north pole

• 1966 Worlds thinnest self-winding watch was created

• 1975 Worlds thinnest analog display quartz watch