1940s Universal Genève Climate-Proof

Why This Watch Matters A simple, classic tool watch from UG, what could be better? This Climate-Proof is hard to find as well. The Full Story The 1940s and 1950s is really the period that set the tone for the modern watches we see and love today. Universal Genève was really leading the charge during this time for the production of true tool watches. Sure, later the brand had the Polerouter and we like to focus on their chronographs but the brand was making plenty of other great more simple watches during their heyday as well. This time-only field watch is truly an excellent example of Universal Genève at its best. The screw-down caseback provides enough water resistance, or "climate proofness," for everyday wear while the sizing and lug shape is versatile enough to fit just about any occasion. The dial is where this watch really shines with a clean overall look, the numerals at 3, 9, and 12 are very UG in their style while the railroad minute track adds some dimension to the look with