Did a Google for "Universal Geneve H.P.C."
Quite a few results, too many to list here but found this one
http://www.watchespriceguide.com/wristwatchdetails.php?watchid=13852
Note in the description "... H.P. C.High Precision Chronometer designation by Universal for the watches tested at the Bureau de Controles des Chronometres."
But again we still have no independent evidence that the statement re. H.P.C. is true.
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