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1930s Universal Rare Cal.270/Val.69 26mm Baby Chronograph Black Roman Dial in SS
| Manufacturer | Universal |
|---|---|
| Model | Baby Chronograph |
| Year of Manufacture | 1930s |
| Reference no. | --- |
| Product no. | B-9233 |
| Price |
Universal Geneve, a very rare 36mm sized baby chronograph, Calatrava-style bezel, black dial, powered by Cal. 270, circa late 1930s.? This is the rarest of the three major baby chronographs (Universal, Valjoux and Geneve sport). The initial model is based on Valjoux 69, and the later model is equipped with Universal movement, and this unit is a valuable early model with Cal.270 based on Valjoux 69. The black gilt dial with Roman numerals on the base of the dial is a very valuable piece of jewelry with a wonderful design for this era. It comes with a Bonklip bracelet.
Item details
| Serial no. | 679*** |
|---|---|
| Caliber | Caliber 270/ Valjoux 69 |
| Movement no. | --- |
| Movement type | Manual winding |
| Material | Enversteel |
| Case size | 26mm diameter |
| Case type | Snap-back case (non-waterproof) |
| Dial | Original |
|---|---|
| Type of Indices | Printed |
| Belt | Non-original（lug width：15mm）/ Bonklip |
| Evaluation case | 92％ |
| Evaluation dial | 92％ |
| Evaluation mov | 93％ |
| Condition | 4.5 |
| Rarity | 5 |
Other details
Case: Some minor scratches and ageing, but the case is in good preservation with the original shape well preserved. The dial: some ageing, but the print is still intact. Movement: no problems with winding and chrono function. Accuracy is around 40 seconds per day.