Mann About Time
UNIVERSAL GENEVE Monodate Ref. 21319/1 (c. 1952)
UNIVERSAL GENEVE Monodate Ref. 21319/1 (c. 1952)
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Year - c. 1952
Reference - 21319/1
Made in – Switzerland
Movement – 267G Manual Wind
Case Material – Stainless Steel
Case Size – 35 mm (not including crown)
Case Serial - 1636558 (dates the watch to 1952/1953)
With a striking resemblance to the Patek Philippe Calatrava, this is an extraordinarily elegant dress watch from the fifties, complete with J. W. Benson retailer mark, accompanying box and original Universal Geneve swing tag - this undoubtedly a time warp example from the golden age of dress watches
The dial is in superlative condition, whilst the case remains sharp and unpolished
The silver markers and alpha hands are outstanding
Comes fitted with a Mann About Time x Molequin Taupe Calf Leather strap (18 mm between the lugs), and brand new replacement crystal
Whilst the service history is unknown, the watch has been inspected and is currently in full working order
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