{"product_id":"universal-geneve-blue-ellipse-white-shadow-ref-866051-circa-1970s","title":"Universal Genève “Blue Ellipse” White Shadow Ref. 866051 (circa 1970s)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY WE CURATED IT:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is NOT a rip-off of Patek’s Ellipse, but the other way around. Surprised? Read on. You might know our love for vintage UG. Once a high-end brand, decimated by quartz, but poised for a return under new Breitling ownership. Beyond the usual UG suspects, this White Shadow is UG’s true unsung hero. It’s been said that Gerald Genta designed Patek’s Ellipse released in 1968. But in fact, Genta himself denied that myth, crediting Jean-Daniel Rubeli (who also penned a similar shape for AP). This was 1966. Guess who else already “coincidentally” launched an ellipse-shaped watch in 1966, that was \u003cem\u003eactually\u003c\/em\u003e designed by Genta? Yup, this right here. With the beautiful legendary UG microrotor Calibre 2-66, the world’s thinnest automatic at the time (Patek’s 1968 Ellipse was manual, but followed 9 years later with a microrotor Cal 240 on a somewhat “familiar” architecture). A fantastic specimen with the coveted blue dial. My firm favourite from this drop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9\/10, with minimal signs of use\/aging for the age. Crystal is scratch-\/nick-free, with some microscopic specks. Dial, indices and hands are mostly clean. Bracelet excellent with zero stretch. Just absolutely stunning after half a century! Movement in excellent health with to-spec power reserve, strong amplitude, low beat error and accurate to ±15 secs\/day averaged from 5 timegrapher positions. We honestly think it doesn’t get better than this.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDIMENSIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e31.7mm width excl. crown\u003cbr\u003e34.5mm case length\u003cbr\u003e6.2mm thickness\u003cbr\u003e21mm bracelet width tapering to 15mm\u003cbr\u003eVisual dial width ~26.5mm\u003cbr\u003eWrist in photos is 15.8cm in circumference\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCRYSTAL:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMineral glass\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSteel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCASEBACK:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSnap-in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWATER RESISTANCE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAssumed none, as per vintage watches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTRAP:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntegrated tapering steel mesh with UG-signed free-adjust tuck clasp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCALIBRE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUniversal Genève Cal. 2-66, 2-hander microrotor automatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOMES WITH:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWatch, original UG bracelet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRICE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMYR10,300\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTERMS OF SALE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease see our stories Highlight entitled “Terms” on our Instagram profile. Thanks!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My First Vintage X Next Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44712221638679,"sku":null,"price":10300.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0790\/2593\/0263\/files\/C539DDB1-E619-4E2B-A08F-A09FF5054E88.jpg?v=1772954580","url":"https:\/\/www.nextvintage.com.my\/products\/universal-geneve-blue-ellipse-white-shadow-ref-866051-circa-1970s","provider":"Next Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}