1930s Berthoud Universal-385 Chronograph Silver dial Very Rare 18K Yellow Gold

Manufacturer	Berthoud
Model	Chronograph
Year of Manufacture	1930s
Reference no.	5173
Product no.	A-5624
Price

Manufacturer

Berthoud

Model

Chronograph

Year of Manufacture

1930s

Reference no.

5173

Product no.

A-5624

Price

This is a description of a rare Universal Cal.385 chronograph watch manufactured in the mid-1930s by "BERTHOUD," a joint venture company of Universal. It is an exceptionally rare 18k yellow gold model with a steel back case, which is uncommon for Berthoud, making it a rare piece with a dust-proof 18k yellow gold case. The watch exhibits attention to detail and a sense of weightiness unique to rare 18k solid gold models, featuring a distinctive serial number engraved on both the outer and inner (metal) covers, a detail not found in regular models. The silver dial, illuminated with luminous paint, showcases a distinctive feature with a blue steel diamond-shaped hand commonly associated with Universal. This watch is a remarkable rarity, almost synonymous with Universal, as it houses the Universal Genève Cal.385.

Item details

Serial no.	619,***
Caliber	UG-385
Movement no.	---
Movement type	Automatic
Material	18K Yellow Gold
Case size	35.5mm
Case type	Snap back Non-Water-resistant

Dial	Original
Type of Indices	Luminous
Belt	Non-original (lug width: 18mm) / Vintage design Calfskin Strap C-135-Olive
Evaluation case	92％
Evaluation dial	91％
Evaluation mov	92％
Condition	4.5
Rarity	4.5

Other details

Case: There are some minor scratches and age-related changes, but the original shaping and hallmarks on the back of the lugs are still firmly in place.

Dial: The dial has a tasteful look with some age-related changes, but the prints are still firmly in place.

Movement: The winding and chrono functions are good, and the accuracy is around 30 seconds per day.