Universal Genève began as Universal Watch in Le Locle in 1894, founded by Numa Descombes and Ulysse Perret. Its early milestones included a patent for a 24-hour jumping-hour watch, a Geneva boutique in 1919 and the automatic Auto Rem calibre in 1925. Breitling’s acquisition provides the backdrop to this historical retrospective.
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1 stories selected from the day’s reporting. Universal Genève’s history from its 1894 founding to Breitling ownership.