Price Reduced! Up for sale is an extremely rare Universal Geneve "Auto-Rem" automatic wristwatch. This exact watch was sold on Antiquorum in 1999 for almost $2800. Link Below. http://archive.is/2Nwh This watch was first produced in 1925 and was Universal Geneve's first automatic wristwatch. Extremely hard to find. The 15 jewel movement is running strong. It was one of the first automatic movements ever made, and as such, can only be wound by rotating the rotor. The crown is very small because its only role is to set the time. In running condition. Keeps time. 28-28mm in diameter. $999 OBO through Paypal
Curses I've just bought a square watch here, and have something on the boil from the bay (fingers crossed). Annie will not be pleased if I splash the Christmas fund Good luck with the sale!
Hi It is an interesting watch as far as early automatics is concerned. The patent was granted 17th November 1932. Where does 1925 fit in? The original caliber (manual) movement Thanks to confirm Adam
Here is info that was taken from Universal's web site http://www.manleyhorlogerie.com/Watch_History/universal_geneve.htm http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universal_Genève It says that production began in 1925. It is possible that production started under a "patent pending" until final approval was granted. That's the best explanation I could come up with. Good luck, gatorcpa
Hi, somehow the facts dont stack that up. First I have the patent, both applied and granted, and no patent takes 7 yrs to grant (1925-1932). Additionally I have over 20 books (some vintage) on the all early automatics. No mention of this in 1925. Actually it would beet Harwoods patent (as far as production goes) and it is universally recognized that he invented the first production automatic wristwatch. No, to me this is like the 'Truth Behind The Myth' that Rolex made the first automatic in 1931. all incorrect. Anyway, it was/is an interesting piece that I understand is now sold. Excellent to both seller and buyer Regards adam
He did to us in a separate conversation, so I changed the mark. Anyway, if the deal falls through, seller knows where to find Adam. gatorcpa
Hi Dennis I hope you do not mind me joining here. Not looking for confrontation, just to discuss Horology. Sincerely adam PS. Yes OP sold it.
Thanks Maybe if I came earlier I would have owned this early, but I think not 1925 automatic. What is also interesting its an oblong (square) case ALL others that made automatics in not round cases used very different and weird mechanisms like Autorist, Frey Perpetual, Rolls to name a few. Thats why I LOVE Horology. Just when you thought you knew it all - you find the unexpected Adam