Important Modern & Vintage Timepieces

Monaco, Dec 12, 2025

LOT 40

UNIVERSAL GENÈVE, SWITZERLAND, REF. 35255 / 542204, SKELETON GOLD PLATED

EUR 1,000 - 2,000

CHF 950 - 1,900 / HKD 9,100 - 18,100 / USD 1,200 - 2,400 / JPY 182,000 - 364,000

A fine and rare 18k electroplate and stainless steel manual winding with skeleton dial, and roman numerals


Grading System
Grade: A

Good

Case: 2-8

Very good

Slightly scratched

Movement: 2*

Very good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense

Dial: 2-01

Very good

HANDS Original

Brand Universal Genève, Switzerland

Model Skeleton gold plated

Reference 35255 / 542204

Year 1980's

Case No. 3582990

Bracelet Leather with gold plated UG buckle

Diameter 32 mm

Signature Dial, case and movement

Notes

Renowned for its inventive spirit and elegant mid-century designs, Universal Genève extended its legacy into the late 20th century with a series of striking openworked creations. The present Skeleton model reveals the mechanical heartbeat of its movement through a finely cut dial, offering an intricate interplay of bridges, wheels, and gears displayed like a miniature architectural tableau.

Framed by an 18K gold-electroplated bezel atop a stainless steel case, the watch blends noble warmth with utilitarian robustness. The floating Roman numeral ring provides classical symmetry, enhancing legibility while preserving the visual depth of the skeletonized mechanism beneath.

A rare and captivating execution, this Ref. 35255 / 542204 celebrates Universal Genève’s mastery of mechanical artistry, a timepiece where transparency, craftsmanship, and refinement meet in perfect harmony.

Provenance

Property of an Italian collector