Universal Genève has a tradition of
meticulous and advanced watchmaking that dates back to 1884. The Swiss
brand is much admired for producing complete watches with in-house
movements. Their chronographs of the 1940s / 50s are highly sought
after, and in this same period they experienced phenomenal sales. It’s
interesting to note that Gérald Genta designed their legendary
Polerouter in 1954, a timepiece favored by Scandinavian Airlines’ pilots
whose flight paths took them over the North Pole.
With its astoundingly designed
reversible platinum / 18K pink gold case, this Universal Genève Golden
Janus will surely stand out in your collection like no other timepiece.
As a rare, limited-edition watch, this Golden Janus is one of only 150
pieces produced, and can prove to be a challenge to obtain.
Inspired by the Universal Genève
Cabriolet timepieces produced between 1927 and 1929, this Golden Janus
celebrates the 100th anniversary of the brand: 1894–1994.
Measuring 26 x 42 mm (including the
lugs and excluding the crowns) and a slim 9.5 mm in height, the case
offers two silvered dials: one dial features the time with applied gold
Roman numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 with leaf-shaped gold hands, while the
other dial displays a jumping hour, a minute track with Arabic numerals
at 15, 30, and 45, a day / night indicator, and a subdial at 6 that
displays a date track. Note the reversible 1894 / 1994 stud at the
bottom of the case.
This design proves to be a brilliant
reference to the ancient Roman god Janus who had two faces, which
allowed him to oversee the beginning and end of a conflict as well as
preside over larger concepts, such as duality, time, and transitions in
life.
This manually wound watch is driven by
the UG 42 caliber. It possesses a brand-new Hirsh alligator leather
strap with an 18K gold and stainless steel deployant buckle.
Also included with this watch is a
Rollerball Montegrappa pen that was produced specifically for this
Golden Janus edition. Lovingly crafted in sterling silver, it is
thoughtfully engraved with the company’s insignia and comes in its
original special box complete with certificate of authenticity,
accessories, and pouch.
Standout feature(s): Rare,
limited-edition timepiece: one of only 150 pieces produced; phenomenal
reversible platinum / 18K pink gold case; unique jumping hour function;
18K gold stainless steel deployant buckle; includes special Montegrappa
pen.
Details at a glance:
- Model Reference: 042.400
- Case Material: Platinum / 18K pink gold
- Case Dimensions: 26 x 42 mm
- Case Height: 9.5 mm
- Movement: Manually wound
- Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time, jumping hour, day / night indicator, date
- Dial: Two dials, both silvered
- Crystal: Both scratch-resistant sapphire
- Winding Crown: Push / pull
- Water-resistance: NA
- Band: Brand new Hirsch matte brown alligator leather strap
- Clasp: 18K gold and stainless steel deployant buckle
- Country of Origin: Switzerland
- Condition: Pre-owned in very
good vintage condition; recently serviced; case remains in original
unpolished condition; rests upon a brand-new matte brown Hirsh alligator
leather strap
- Comments: Includes
Montegrappa pen with its original box that was created especially for
this special edition; also includes all original book-like box, loupe,
papers, authenticity card, and advertising pamphlet.