It is one of the first times in the history of the bracelet watch, that a manufacture offers a model with a really technical box. He has the ability to turn completely around himself, to protect the glass.
In 1928 Universal Geneva invented and filed the patent of the "Cabriolet", a few years before a certain competitor that I will not quote ...
This model today is almost not found, much sought after by collectors.
It is therefore a rectangular steel watch of 24x42 minutes, very elegant. The automotive convertible is one two in one, open hood or closed hood, time face or hood face, for pleasure or protection.
Fans at the time could then "play" with their watches, manipulate it, transform it. She then becomes the ideal companion for sportsmen in white collar, all activities are allowed with her timepiece on the wrist.
Steel is a staybrite, 12% chrome, 12% nickel alloy and 76% steel, it was used from the years 20, before that the case was often in silver or nickel -plated brass. In Switzerland, Staybrite was mainly synonymous with quality steel for the watch industry.
The two -tone cream and silver dial is typical art deco of the time, painted Arabic figures, a round and central timer with a small second 6 hours. The very refined needles are made of blue steel.
The movement is mechanical with manual reassembly.
An original watch with a strong personality, Technique is innovative, the Universal Geneve convertible is very ahead of its time. A real collector's object, very difficult to find, it will highlight your chic and elegant side.
