Universal Geneve 106525 Disco Volante 18k Black 1950s

Name: Universal Geneve 106525 Disco Volante 18k Black 1950s
Brand: Universal Geneve
SKU: #1150
Price: 4900.00 EUR
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BRAND HISTORY

Universal Genève 106525 – “Disco Volante”, 1950s - Mid-Century Minimalism at its Finest

A quiet icon of design and proportion, this rare Universal Genève Ref. 106525-10 — affectionately nicknamed the “Disco Volante” (Italian for flying saucer) — is a true study in mid-century elegance.

Crafted in 18k yellow gold, the 34 mm case floats effortlessly on the wrist with its ultra-slim profile and wide polished bezel. The minimalist black dial, free of superfluous text or decoration, highlights Universal Genève’s sophisticated restraint. It’s a design that feels as modern today as it did in the 1950s.

Inside, the manual-wind Universal Genève Caliber 332 offers mechanical precision and clean architecture. Every detail — from the finely balanced indices to the case’s fixed lugs — is a reminder of the brand’s design-first philosophy during its golden era.

This is not a loud watch — it’s a subtle expression of taste and timeless style. A true collector’s piece for those who understand that less is often more.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL:

original never touched black dial in great condition
original hands
crown might have been replaced in the past

STRAP & BUCKLE:

black aftermarket leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2 mm thick
fixed lugs
gold plated GOLDAMMER buckle

CASE:

great overall condition, showing regular traces of use
3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case back and fixed lugs
34 mm (without crown) / 34 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 8.5 mm thick
year: 1950s
reference: 106525 - 10
total weight: 28 g

MOVEMENT:

Universal Geneve Caliber 332 - manual
17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 46 hours power reserve
professionally serviced 10/2025
-5 sec/d / 250°

BOX & PAPERS:

GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1150

Universal Genève

Before the world came to know the icons of Rolex or Patek Philippe, there was Universal Genève — a house revered among connoisseurs, yet quietly hidden in plain sight. Founded in 1894, Universal Genève was once hailed as the “watchmaker’s watchmaker,” crafting chronographs and complications that set the standard for the 20th century.

Among vintage watch collectors, the name Universal Genève evokes something special. Not mass prestige, but purity. Not hype, but heritage. Their legendary chronographs — from the Compax line to the graceful Tri-Compax, from the sleek Aero-Compax to the revered Uni-Compax — combine mechanical ingenuity with unmistakable design language. Balanced. Understated. Iconic.

Then there’s the Polerouter — a marvel of mid-century design born from a young Gérald Genta. Created for pilots crossing the polar route to Los Angeles, it’s a symbol of adventure and precision. With its dynamic crosshair dials, twisted lugs, and micro-rotor movement, the Polerouter is one of the most beloved vintage watches ever made.

Universal Genève didn’t chase celebrity endorsements. They didn’t need to. Their watches spoke for themselves — in the cockpit, in the boardroom, and now, in the display cases of collectors who truly know.

To wear a vintage Universal Genève is to signal something rare: discerning taste. You’re not chasing status. You’re preserving legacy. You understand that real beauty lies in details — beveled lugs, elegant proportions, movements finished with care.

These aren’t watches that scream. They speak — with the voice of a forgotten golden era in Swiss watchmaking.

And in today’s noisy world, that voice is being rediscovered — one collector, one vintage watch, one moment of quiet admiration at a time.

Because Universal Genève may have been overlooked by the mainstream…

But among those who know, it was never forgotten.