Universal Geneve Ref 20212 Cal 138SS (1951) ID & Value

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GusMT

·Dec 19, 2025

Anyone who know anyting about this dial, and about the worth of the watch? Cant find anything like it elsewhere.

It's a ref 20212, cal 138SS from 1951.

 

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Larry S

·Dec 19, 2025·Color Commentator for the Hyperbole.

Wow ! That is just beautiful. This seems a rare bird indeed. Case, dial, bumper movement all look great. I’d guess $1500 - 2k? Will let the three hand experts weigh in.

 

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Carlton-Browne

·Dec 20, 2025

I agree that the dial is especially lovely and unusual but the case seems quite a bit over polished so possibly a downward revision.

 

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Diabolik

·Dec 20, 2025

very unique dial. never seen anything like it. always learning ...

 

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bgrisso

·Dec 20, 2025

Don't think I've ever seen one of these. It vaguely seems in the same ballpark as this example, which is from a similar time period (158XXXX).
I think it is very hard to value, as there are no market comps, so it becomes whatever someone is willing to pay. I think it depends a lot on who sells it and how.

https://www.windvintage.com/universal-genve-special-dial-10216-in-rose-gold

 

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lsj

·Dec 22, 2025

very interesting, i only saw this kind of movement, but never saw this kind if dial. the engraving on case back means its a gift from a company/organization.

 

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G___

·Dec 24, 2025

Lovely! I certainty wish employers still gifted UGs for 5 years of service...