Discuss calibers, share photos, and improve our database together on Discord
Join Community
Updates to data and images are welcome from our readers.
Universal 69
Basic Information
| Name | Universal 69 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Universal Genève |
| Launch Year | 1962 |
| Caliber Family | Description 68: - 69: date generations: - : fixed stud carrier, micrometer regulator prefix 1-: adjustable stud carrier Related calibers Universal 1-68, Universal 1-69, Universal 68, Universal 69 |
| Is COSC certified | No |
Technical Details
| Lignes Dimensions | 12.5 ‴ |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 28.2 mm |
| Height | 4.7 mm |
| Further Measures | Mounting Diameter (Dm): 28.0mm |
| Power Reserve | 57 hours |
| Frequency | 18,000 vph |
| Jewels | 28 |
Complications and Specifications
| Shape | Round |
|---|---|
| Complications |
|
| Shock Protection | Incabloc |
| Regulator Type | Pinned Regulator (or Index Regulator) |
| Movement Type | Automatic |
| Rotor Type | Micro-Rotor |
| Escapement Type | Swiss Lever |
| Control Type | Balance Wheel |
| Winding Type | Automatic (Rotor-Driven) |
| Setting Type | Stem Set (Crown Pull) |
Additional Information
| Hand Sizes | 1.40 x 0.90 x 0.20mm |
|---|---|
| Hand Count | 3 |
| Country Of Manufacture | Switzerland |
| Notes | Remarks: 1962-1965 ball-bearing micro rotor detached manual wind micrometer regulator Girocap combined settings for escapement wheel if 28 jewels indirectly driven minute and second allow a low profile like 218-2, but enhanced winding mechanism Other data: balance staff: U2627 stem: W2656 mainspring / battery: 1.15 x 9.5 x 0.085mm swiss patent 329805: filed 05-27-1955, Manufacture des Montres Universal Peret Frères, Genève (CH) automatic winding Ranfft mentioned about this caliber: There are variants with this quantity of jewels 17, 28 |
| Signature | 1965: Universal Geneve, Swiss, Microtor, Pat.+329805+, 28 Jewels; Incabloc |
| Import Codes |
Metadata
| Created At | Sep 15, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Updated At | Apr 23, 2025, 11:34:21 PM |
Loading...