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My first Gerald Genta and second incoming for 2018 - the Universal Geneve White Shadow Ultra Slim
In addition to the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Watches bearing his own name, Gerald Genta designed pieces for brands from Bulova to Seiko.
One he had quite some involvement with appears to be Universal Geneve (Polerouter anyone?). Mine is a later model, namely the White Shadow Ultra Slim, manufactured in 1974.
At 35mm x 8mm it’s certainly not the slimmest piece I have but feels extremely thin on the wrist, especially for an automatic. Powered by the 2-66 ultra thin Microtor movement.
Mine is on a period correct Guy Freres bracelet but may eventually try a strap, too.
Cannot say much more as it just arrived from customs but will write a fuller report shortly!
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My first Gerald Genta and second incoming for 2018 - the Universal Geneve White Shadow Ultra Slim
In addition to the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Watches bearing his own name, Gerald Genta designed pieces for brands from Bulova to Seiko. One he had quite some involvement with appears to be Universal Geneve (Polerou...
It was an impulse buy :)
And when the bracelet also became available, it was likewise Thanks Giles!
Congrats and a second new watch allready !!😳
You are not playing games my friend 😉. Very nice catch 👌🏻 would love to see it on a nice strap 🙏🏻 wear it in best of health .
It was actually supposed to happen last December already...
But customs clearance took a full month, unfortunately. Thanks for the kind words and will definitely try a strap at some point
10 days and already two watches. You’re on a Damjan pace my friend 😁
Congratulations for this second 2018 incoming. Very nice UG. The sunburst dial is lovely, the name (white shadow) truly cool and I like a lot the case shape (I think it’s the first time I see this watch). I’m impatient to see what will be your strap choic...
LOL 😂 Like the Damjan pace comment 😉
Thanks for the kind words, Alkiro! Will of course share the strap choice when I get one!
Fabulous - knew one could count on you to have a spare for it :)
In which case UG needs to be classified as the 2CV of the watch world Thanks Mike!
Congratulations my friend, at this rate you’ll have 50 watches this year 😬
The lugs seems short to fit a strap but looks who’s talking about swapping 😂🤣 You’ll be able to accomplish that, not me. Rgds Raymond
I hope not...
Cause I would probably end up both single and broke if I did that Thanks Raymond!
Thanks a lot, Nico!
Fits nicely with the Ultra Slim topic I am exploring at the moment. Not Piaget slim but still
Your bracelet is up-side-down...! ;)
Congrats, KM! My only UG is a bit older - micro rotor, patent pending: Best Blomman ...
Thanks Blomman!
Will check about the bracelet - and if I can easily change it, or if I’ll take it to the watch maker to do that. Speaking of which, does the bracelet get your seal of approval as correct? Lovely Polerouter you have!
Looks to be from the time! :)
What do the stamps inside (if there are any) say? Best Blomman
Great watch, I like it...
A lot, and when you hear (or read), white shadow it means something amazing. Here another rare specimen. Polerouter II. ...
Thanks Alex!
Your Polerouter 2 is truly special, too - and a piece we hardly ever see! Thanks for joining in