Universal Genéve 10237 Cioccolatone from 1956 on a wrist on black background. 30mm wide with 18k Rose Gold Case, Manual Wind Movement, Black Dial and Black Leather Strap.

Universal Genéve 10237 Cioccolatone from 1956 on a wrist on a white background.

Universal Genéve 10237 Cioccolatone 1956

Name: Universal Genéve 10237 Cioccolatone 1956
Brand: Universal Geneve
SKU: #913
Price: 4900.00 EUR
Availability: OutOfStock

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Description
BRAND HISTORY

This Universal Genéve Square in 18k rose gold is something really special and you won't see often on other wrists. It was produced only over a 7 year span between 1955-1962. It has some elements of the Polerouter such as the bezel, which is not triumphant on the dial as usual but on the 18k rose gold square case. This design detail exudes a different kind of magic and creates a surprising presence on the wrist.

In collectors circles these watch shape is also called "Cioccolatone" (Italian for chocolate). Our example comes in great condition. This particular reference 10237 2 was produced only by around 20-50 pieces in 1956, which makes it even more desirable for watch enthusiasts around the world.

- wrist size in our picture is 18 cm circumference -

CASE:

excellent overall condition, showing minor traces of use
3- body 18k rose gold case with snap-on case back from casemaker Jung & Cie
30 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 10 mm thick
year: 1956
reference: 10237 2
total weight: 38 g

MOVEMENT:

Universal Geneve bumper Cal. 138SS
17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 36 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 05/2025
-15 sec/d / 310°

DIAL:

original never touched black dial in very good condition
original hands
crown has been replaced in the past
some very slight patina throughout the dial

STRAP & BUCKLE:

matte black GOLDAMMER Kardinal leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
GOLDAMMER gold plated buckle

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #913

Universal Genève

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