1945 Universal Geneve Outdoorsman Field Watch Clean Vintage Cal. 361 Ref 20101 For Sale

For sale is a vintageUniversal Genève “The Outdoorsman” men\'s wristwatch, Reference 20101, dating to approximately 1945.This charming mid-20th-century Universal Genève has the classic, straightforward design that makes vintage field-style watches so appealing to collectors. The stainless-steel case has long, straight lugs and houses a distinctive original Arabic numeral dial with a 24-hour track and an outer 5-minute track. The dial has developed an attractive, even warm patina over the decades while retaining excellent character. The watch retains itsoriginal dial, original hands, and original crown. Particularly noteworthy is theoriginal red seconds hand, whose color has held up remarkably well for a watch of this age.

The watch is powered by a17-jewel Universal Genève caliber 361 Swissmanual-winding movement, which is currently in working order. It winds, sets, and runs. The service history of the watch is unknown, so accuracy has not been professionally tested and is not guaranteed. As with any vintage mechanical watch of this age, a professional service and cleaning is recommended for optimal timekeeping and dependable operation.

The stainless-steel case measures approximately31mm wide, excluding the crown, and 39mm long. The watch comes on a replacement band. No original box or papers are included.

Overall, this is a well-preserved example of an80+ year-old Universal Genève “The Outdoorsman”, with an appealing aged dial, original hands and crown, and the17-jewel caliber 361movement. Its understated design, warm patina, and surviving original details—including the remarkably well-preserved red seconds hand—give it considerable vintage character.

Please review all of the photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the description and show the actual condition of the watch. Please ask any questions prior to purchasing.

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