{"product_id":"000000008535","title":"Universal Genève K18YG (Yellow Gold) \"Jumping Arabic\" Ref. 112305-5, Cal. 1200, Overhauled, circa 1955","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-size: 1.1em; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eUniversal Geneve 18K Yellow Gold Manual Winding Dress Watch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e[Details Infused with \"The Couturier's Philosophy\"]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis is an exquisitely refined vintage dress watch, produced by Universal Geneve around \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003e1955\u003c\/strong\u003e, during its golden age when the brand championed its philosophy of \"Couturier de la Montre\" (Watch Designer\/Tailor), pursuing design and elegance.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e■ Rare 18K Yellow Gold Case\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe case is crafted from luxurious \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003e18K (K18) yellow gold\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its smart design, featuring a round case combined with slender lugs, is truly a classic dress watch. Inside the case back, Universal Geneve's proud brand logo and an \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003e18K hallmark\u003c\/strong\u003e are clearly engraved.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e■ Thoroughly Implemented Elegance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThanks to the Caliber 1200 manual winding movement, the case thickness is kept exceptionally thin at just \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003e9.0mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This thinness ensures a smart fit that slips beautifully under a shirt cuff, in line with the brand's \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e■ Classic Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe dial has aged beautifully into a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003echampagne gold color\u003c\/strong\u003e, possessing a subtle yet exquisite \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003eluster\u003c\/strong\u003e. This unique vintage texture lends the watch an air of distinction. It features \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003eArabic numerals\u003c\/strong\u003e at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, elegant \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003edauphine hands\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a classic \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003esmall seconds sub-dial (at 6 o'clock)\u003c\/strong\u003e, embodying the pinnacle of design from that era.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e[Important Notes on Purchase: Regarding the Strap (for reverse spring bars)]\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe lugs (strap attachment part) of this model have a protruding structure like \"horns\" (designed for \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003ereverse spring bars\u003c\/strong\u003e), which was common in antique watches.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe strap currently attached also uses these \u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003ereverse spring bars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhen attaching a new leather strap (such as those from Camille Fournet with quick-release spring bars), please:\n\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003eRemove the quick-release spring bars from the new strap.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"color: #A0522D;\"\u003eReplace them with the existing reverse spring bars for use.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: red;\"\u003e*Please note that the watch cannot be worn without using reverse spring bars.\u003c\/strong\u003e Please consider this point before making a purchase.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCondition\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis watch has been \u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoverhauled\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe strap is new, made by Di-Modell, ensuring comfortable wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe case has minor scratches and a small dent on the side at 9 o'clock, but is otherwise in relatively good condition.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe crystal has minor scratches, but the dial is highly legible.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe dial shows some tanning and small stains, as well as a scratch at 9 o'clock, but is in good condition considering its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"marker\"\u003eDue to the watch's vintage age, it is not waterproof.\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease avoid wearing it on rainy days or hot days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPlease also be careful to protect it from shocks and magnetic fields.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WATCH COLLE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56190415995185,"sku":"000000008535-001","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/4939\/5761\/files\/1_000000008535.jpg?v=1788947890","url":"https:\/\/watch-colle.com\/en\/products\/000000008535","provider":"WATCH COLLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}