Universal Genève SA is a
Swiss luxury watch company, founded in 1894 as "Universal Watch". Since its beginnings, the company has produced complete watches with in-house movements, and throughout the 20th century, distributed many notable and important timepieces. Along with neighboring Geneva companies
Audemars Piguet,
Girard-Perregaux,
Patek Philippe and
Rolex, Universal is internationally regarded for its style of craftsmanship and
manufacture. In addition, the brand also makes historical claim for creating the first-ever
chronographic wristwatch in 1917.