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Lot Essay
Allying two of the most coveted traits for a chronograph, a stainless steel case and an astonishing black dial with gilt printing, the appeal of the timepiece is further enhanced by its Hermès signature applied above the subsidiary dial at 6 o’clock. Ultimate personalization for this watch, this “double signature” is confirmed by the Extract from the Archives and adds further depth and history to the timepiece.
Founded in 1894 by Ulysse Perret, the Swiss watch company Universal was based in Le Locle before being relocated to Geneva. Although the company first started as a manufacture making watch cases, crowns, dials and movements, the manufacture throughout the years evolved into creating high-end timepieces.
With the increased interest in wristwatches during the 1930s, Universal developed chronographs shortly before the start of World War II with the aim of assisting pilots and soldiers during their trainings or combat operations. During the same period, Universal collaborated with the Parisian high-fashion house Hermès in order to create personalized chronographs as well as offer their watches throughout Europe.
Founded in 1894 by Ulysse Perret, the Swiss watch company Universal was based in Le Locle before being relocated to Geneva. Although the company first started as a manufacture making watch cases, crowns, dials and movements, the manufacture throughout the years evolved into creating high-end timepieces.
With the increased interest in wristwatches during the 1930s, Universal developed chronographs shortly before the start of World War II with the aim of assisting pilots and soldiers during their trainings or combat operations. During the same period, Universal collaborated with the Parisian high-fashion house Hermès in order to create personalized chronographs as well as offer their watches throughout Europe.