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SOLD Universal Geneve FOR CHARITY - (38mm!) - Ref 22704

  1. MarktheTime Oct 7, 2023

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    CHARITABLE UPDATE: Now asking $7500 for this amazing 38mm Universal Geneve…and donating ✨100%✨ of the proceeds to the Shoah Foundation (the non-profit organization founded by Steve Spielberg to create and preserve visual histories of survivors and witnesses of the Holocaust) in honor of Geddy Lee, and in memory of his late parents. Happy to provide proof to the eventual buyer. If you want to understand why, read Chapter 3 of his amazing new memoir, “My Effin’ Life,” which recounts the story of his parents surviving the horrors of the Holocaust. Mind blowing. And from one of the greatest Rock n’ Rollers of all-time, who also just happens to be a vintage watch nut as well. I will gladly provide proof of the subsequent donation to the eventual buyer. **** AND GEDDY HIMSELF HAS GRACIOUSLY OFFERED TO SEND YOU A SIGNED COPY OF HIS BOOK, TO SAY THANK YOU (as seen / evidenced on my Instagram page, @MarktheTime). ****



    For sale is this wonderful 1960s Universal Geneve chronograph. Details and pictures below, but the “headline” is the huge size of the case, 38mm not including the crown. Wears like a much more modern piece due to that very, very unusual size in the world of vintage UG.

    The reference is 22704, the straight lug and much larger cousin of the more common and smaller 22705, a twisted lug reference that’s “only” 35mm.

    This example is in great shape, and fully original right down to its signed (and correct) UG crown, and even its “U”signed crystal (pictured below). The dial shows some very light patina, and one small spot in the bottom subdial just below of the “D” in Duray, a Belgian watch and jewelry retailer at the time. The front and sides of the case are in very nice shape, as are the pump pushers that work perfectly to reset the chrono sweep hand. The back of the case shows some scratches, but the reference and serial numbers remain visible (and are now protected under a case back sticker). I’m reluctant to say the case has never been polished (note the sharp edges of the lugs, both top and bottom) as I cannot be certain, but either way it’s a very sharp case that shows some honest wear.

    The movement, also very clean, is Caliber 130, UG’s in-house version of the famous Valjoux 72. Runs great, and although I haven’t had it serviced or timed since I acquired it last year, I’ve had no issues at all.

    Payment by bank wire only, with details of shipping and insurance to be arranged with the eventual buyer. Prefer domestic (USA) or in-person (Philadelphia area) transaction, but willing to consider an international sale - depending on buyer references and location. I will not mis-represent value for customs purposes.

    Pictures below, and happy to answer any additional questions you might have. Many, many more pictures of it can also be seen on my instagram feed (also @ markthetime) and I can send a quick video of the watch and perfect chrono reset to any serious potential buyer . Thanks!
     
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  2. jumpingsecond Oct 7, 2023

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    Beauty ::love:: glws
     
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  3. MarktheTime Oct 10, 2023

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    Bump
     
  4. MarktheTime Oct 13, 2023

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    Some inquiries, but too nothing serious yet. Did I mention…38mm! :whistling:
     
  5. MarktheTime Oct 21, 2023

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    Bump, with price drop to $8,000.
     
  6. MarktheTime Oct 29, 2023

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  7. MarktheTime Nov 7, 2023

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  8. MarktheTime Nov 17, 2023

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    Now reduced, and 100% of proceeds go to charity, as described above!
     
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  9. MarktheTime Nov 24, 2023

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    Now reduced, and 100% of proceeds go to charity, as described above
     
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  10. Faz Nov 24, 2023

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    :eek:
    effin amazing! The watch and the motivation!
     
  11. rootbeer7 Nov 25, 2023

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    Amazing watch, incredible charity. GLWS.