Universal Geneve Okeanos Moon Chronograph Stainless Steel Men's Watch 899.124 Description: The company was founded by Numa Descombes and Ulysse Perret in Le Locle, Switzerland, year of 1894. The company created its first two patents in 1925, one of which was Universal Geneve's first self-winding wristwatch. In 1927, the company created the Cabroilet watch which featured an 8-day power reserve. The Uni Compax chronograph watch of 1936 featured a 45-minute counter. The company's name was changed from Universal Watch Co. to Universal Geneve in 1937. It continues to make precise and innovative watch models during the WWII era and in 1954 created the Polerouter which was the first watch on the first flight from Europe to the U.S. crossing the north Pole. 1966 marked the year that the worlds thinnest self-winding watch was created by Universal Geneve. 9 years later the company created the worlds thinnest analog display quartz watch. In 2005, the company launched the Okeanos and Anthea models of watches for men and women, respectively. The company continues to create magnificent models and achieving high rewards and the Basel World Conventions. The company has been known for its achievements in creating very durable, precise and quite complex chronograph movements over the past century. In fact, some of their Aero-Compax and Tri-Compax models from the midst of the past century are highly desirable by watch collectors and enthusiasts alike. In the recent years, Universal Geneve introduced new, modern, distinctive and fresh line of models based on the company's strong heritage and seamless Incorporation of achievements of today. This pre-owned in good condition Okeanos Moon Chronograph is featuring mechanical chronograph movement with automatic winding, Universal Geneve's Caliber UG 99.1, the rotor is decorated with Cotes de Geneve, bridges are circularly-grained, Officially certified chronometer (C.O.S.C), power reserve is approximately 42 hours. The case is crafted in high-polished stainless steel with satin finish on the sides, case diameter is 42 mm (excluding crown and pushers), height is 13 mm, slightly domed anti-reflective sapphire crystal, Water resistant up to 5 atm / 50 m, screw-on case back with exhibition see-through sapphire window showcasing nice mechanics of the movement, pull-out crown. Beautiful vibrant blue-colored dial, the design of the dial is reminiscent of the planets with their orbits (steel circular lines, which connect sub-dials), applied silvered wedge hour markers, Day of the week and Month apertures at 12:00 o'clock position with 30-minute counter, Moon Phases indicator with 12-hour counter is above 6:00 o'clock position, small seconds indicator and 24-hour counter at 9:00 o'clock, flange with imprinted Date of the month counter. Sword-shaped hands in polished stainless steel, sweeping chronograph hand, Date hand with red crescent pointer. Blue hand-made genuine alligator leather strap with high polished stainless steel deployant clasp buckle featuring Universal Geneve logo. Standout features: Easy-to-read, and Intricately-designed dial. Refined craftsmanship, useful and practical complications.Details at a glance: Model Reference: 899.124 Case Material: Stainless steel Case Dimensions: 42 mm Case Height: 13 mm Movement: Mechanical chronograph movement with automatic winding Caliber: Universal Geneve's Caliber UG 99.1 Complication(s) / Feature(s): Standard time; chronograph, day of the week, date, month, moon phase indicator Dial: Vibrant Cobalt Blue-colored dial with engine-turned wavy decoration Crystal: Scratch-resistant domed sapphire Winding Crown: Pull-out Water-resistance: 50 m / 5 atm Band: Blue alligator leather strap Clasp: Stainless steel deployant clasp Country of Origin: Switzerland Retail Value: $7,000 Condition: Overall good condition, fully serviced and very good operational order. Spotless crystals. Strap shows wear with some discoloration on the outer part. It comes in original packaging with operational manual, warranty certificate and tag. 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