{"product_id":"universal-geneve-altesse-chinese-seal-script-white-dial-ultrathin-842101-circa-early-1970s","title":"Universal Genève Altesse “Chinese Seal Script” White Dial Ultrathin 842101 (circa early 1970s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWHY WE CURATED IT:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWe’ve had some of these UG Altesse Extra-Plats (ultra thin) before but never with this uncommon dial. Altesse (French for “highness”) were UG’s flagship ultra thin dress responses to their competitors and were canvasses for a variety of unique dials, including this uncommon “Seal Script” version (often wrongly stated as Kanji or other oriental styles). Believed to be hand-painted to channel scholastic and artisanal calligraphy vibes, seal script dials made UG one of the pioneer European watchmakers to embrace and normalise foreign character sets before Eastern Arabics and Devanagari numerals became a thing. Seal script is an ancient Qin Dynasty calligraphic style notably used in financial documents and seal stamps because of their decorative and elaborate ornateness making it harder to alter or forge by just adding strokes. The dial surface is a stark white lacquer, making it look somewhat like porcelain. A lovely representation of cultural respect and acceptance back in the day and a very versatile, elegant daily or statement piece today. Serviced and warrantied.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eCONDITION:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e8.5\/10, with some hairlines and micro-nicks from honest careful wear over the last half century. Overall presentation, edges and lines remain sharp and defined, and is possibly unpolished. Crystal, dial and hands are spectacularly clean. Original signed crown. New aftermarket strap and buckle. Movement serviced with a 6-month warranty, returning near-spec power reserve, exemplary amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±25 secs\/day averaged from 6 timegrapher positions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e31.3mm width excl. crown\u003cbr\u003e37.1mm length incl. lugs\u003cbr\u003e6.5mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e16mm lug width\u003cbr\u003eVisual dial width ~26mm\u003cbr\u003eWrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCRYSTAL:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAcrylic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCASE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSteel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWATER RESISTANCE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAssumed none, as per vintage watches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSTRAP:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eAftermarket matte black croc-embossed and aftermarket buckle (14mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCALIBRE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUniversal Genève Cal. 1-42, 2-hander manual-winding\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCOMES WITH:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWatch, aftermarket strap \u0026amp; buckle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTERMS OF SALE:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePlease read our “Terms of service” below. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Next Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45312502071319,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2593\/0263\/files\/F1C2D226-73E8-44F4-B7AF-29B402277EB8.jpg?v=1784363891","url":"https:\/\/www.nextvintage.com.my\/products\/universal-geneve-altesse-chinese-seal-script-white-dial-ultrathin-842101-circa-early-1970s","provider":"Next Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}