A highly distinctive vintage Universal Genève “Disco Volante” calendar wristwatch in yellow gold, featuring a sculptural stepped case, dark central dial, and signature lower date aperture. A striking mid-century design offered watch only.
A highly attractive and unusual vintage Universal Genève “Disco Volante” calendar wristwatch in yellow gold, also known among collectors as the “UFO” or “Flying Saucer.” With its broad stepped case, compact central dial, and unconventional mid-century profile, this is the kind of watch that immediately stands apart from more traditional vintage dress watches. It captures the creativity and confidence of 1950s watch design while remaining elegant, wearable, and unmistakably Universal Genève.
The defining feature of the watch is its large, sculptural yellow gold stepped case, framing a dark central mini-dial with applied gold markers and matching hands. The lower date aperture, embedded into the case design itself, gives the watch an especially distinctive architectural character and reinforces the futuristic aesthetic that earned these models their “Disco Volante” nickname. The contrast between the warm yellow gold case and the deep blue-black dial center creates a strong and highly collectible visual identity.
Likely dating from the 1950s and generally associated with reference 100110/1, this example reflects the bold design language for which Universal Genève is so admired by vintage collectors today. The model is known for combining technical charm with strong visual personality, making it a particularly appealing choice for collectors seeking an original and characterful vintage watch with genuine period presence.
Included
- Watch only
Specifications
- Brand: Universal Genève
- Model: Disco Volante calendar wristwatch
- Reference: Likely ref. 100110/1
- Period: 1950s
- Case material: Yellow gold
- Case size: Approx. 34.5 mm to 36 mm
- Dial: Dark central mini-dial
- Hour markers: Applied gold markers
- Functions: Time, calendar/date
- Movement: Automatic bumper movement
- Set: Watch only
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