Universal Genève, Specialists in Complicated Watches since 1894. Resurrected on the eve of their 130th anniversary in 2024.
The Zürich-based Partners Group, the ownership group behind Breitling and their successful recent revival since, have announced their acquisition of Universal Genève.
I am given to understand that the group is aiming to position Universal as a more boutique, “high-horological,” and classically elegant counterpart to Breitling (one particular word that came up was “couturier”!). Nothing could be more appropriate for a marque that was once one of the world's foremost makers of chronographs. Their exquisite timepieces were distributed by Henri Stern Watch Agency in N. America (that's Patek Philippe USA for you) and by Hèrmes in Paris, who would proudly retail and co-sign Universal's creations and even sell some of them under their sole branding at their legendary 24, Faubourg Saint-Honoré location.
I genuinely trust the visionary leadership of Georges Kern who seems to realize the time and care demanded by the calling of this important project.
But, most importantly, I believe in Fred Mandelbaum. At the end of the day, it is almost poetic to see two of the pioneering chronograph-makers from the golden era come together under the same umbrella!
As for you, good people, what model would you like to see revived in the same vein of such Breitling "re-editions" of the last few years?
A classic Tri-Compax? The Polerouter as imagined by a young Gérald Genta? Or one of the sporty '60s classics: "Nina Rindt" or "Eric Clapton"?
RE: CHRONOGRAPHS, Don’t miss the third installment of RAAR tonight on the legendary Rolex Cosmograph DAYTONA!!! (now postponed to Friday, Dec. 12).
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Universal Genève, Specialists in Complicated Watches since 1894. Resurrected on the eve of their 130th anniversary in 2024.
The Zürich-based Partners Group, the ownership group behind Breitling and their successful recent revival since, have announced their acquisition of Universal Genève.
I am given to understand that the group is aiming to position Universal as a more boutique, “high-horological,” and classically elegant counterpart to Breitling (one particular word that came up was “couturier”!). Nothing could be more appropriate for a marque that was once one of the world's foremost makers of chronographs. Their exquisite timepieces were distributed by Henri Stern Watch Agency in N. America (that's Patek Philippe USA for you) and by Hèrmes in Paris, who would proudly retail and co-sign Universal's creations and even sell some of them under their sole branding at their legendary 24, Faubourg Saint-Honoré location.
I genuinely trust the visionary leadership of Georges Kern who seems to realize the time and care demanded by the calling of this important project.
But, most importantly, I believe in Fred Mandelbaum. At the end of the day, it is almost poetic to see two of the pioneering chronograph-makers from the golden era come together under the same umbrella!
As for you, good people, what model would you like to see revived in the same vein of such Breitling "re-editions" of the last few years?
A classic Tri-Compax? The Polerouter as imagined by a young Gérald Genta? Or one of the sporty '60s classics: "Nina Rindt" or "Eric Clapton"?
RE: CHRONOGRAPHS, Don’t miss the third installment of RAAR tonight on the legendary Rolex Cosmograph DAYTONA!!! (now postponed to Friday, Dec. 12).
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