MICROTOR BACK IN MOTION
Gregory Bruttin has long admired the Microtor—it was among the first integrated rotor movements he worked on as a young watchmaker. Now he is spearheading its revival.
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6 NOVEMBER 2025
TRIBUTE TO "THE NINA" COMPAX
In the 1960s, Nina Rindt became an unexpected style icon of the Formula One paddock. Married to champion driver Jochen Rindt, the Finnish model was a constant presence at his races, timing his laps with a Universal Genève Compax on her wrist. But it wasn’t just any chronograph. Nina adapted it in ways that would transform the watch into one of the most collectible vintage timepieces of the 20th century, today known among collectors simply as “the Nina.” Universal Genève now brings it back in two sets of three Tribute to Compax watches, with Japanese leather artisan Satoru Hosoi reimagining her signature bund strap and blending Nina’s trackside style with today’s highest expressions of craftmanship.
A LEGACY UNFOLDS
MARKING A GRAND REVIVAL
Delve into Universal Genève’s history, from its 1894 inception to its upcoming revival. These are the moments that defined the revered brand.
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HALLMARKS OF DESIGN
THE ICONS
From the reversible Cabriolet and globetrotting Polerouter to the beloved Compax and refined Tri-Compax, explore the features that have made Universal Genève’s watches stand the test of time.
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WATCH CRAFT
LE COUTURIER DE LA MONTRE
Since the 1960s, the slogan meaning “the watch couturier” has defined Universal Genève, capturing its essence of refined craftsmanship, understated elegance, and effortless sophistication.
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ALESSANDRO FANCIULLI: THE STORIES TIME KEEPS
For Instagram’s Mr. A, collecting Universal Genève watches isn’t just about ownership; it’s about stewardship. Each piece has a life story, waiting to be revealed.
TIME WELL HUED
The Polerouter began as a precision instrument, but it soon became a canvas for color, showing that Universal Genève was a pioneer when it came to vibrant dials.
A FACTORY AHEAD OF ITS TIME
Universal Genève’s Carouge manufacture reimagined watchmaking with ultra-modern design, seamless efficiency, and a focus on worker wellbeing.