Universal Genève Bumper 36.5 mm – Ref. 10216 18k Rose Gold

Universal Genève Automatic “Bumper” – Ref. 10216
18k Rose Gold – circa 1951

This elegant Universal Genève from the early 1950s embodies the savoir-faire of one of the great Geneva manufactures of the twentieth century. Its solid 18k rose gold case, made by the Geneva case maker Jung & Fils, houses a rosé gilt dial of great restraint, enhanced by faceted applied baton indices and gold leaf hands.

The “bumper” movement
At the heart of this watch beats an in-house automatic caliber with a “bumper” weight, one of the earliest self-winding systems. Rather than making a full turn, the oscillating weight pivots along an arc and bounces between two buffer springs, giving the wearer a slight, characteristic sensation of movement that collectors greatly appreciate. This type of caliber marks a key stage in automatic watchmaking, before 360° rotors became widespread.

Specifications

• Brand: Universal Genève
• Reference: 10216
• Year: circa 1951
• Case: solid 18k rose gold, 36.5 mm, polished bezel, straight lugs
• Dial: rosé gilt, faceted applied baton indices, double marker at 12 o’clock, “U” logo, Universal Genève signature and “Automatic” inscription
• Hands: gold leaf hands, central seconds
• Movement: automatic “bumper”, Universal Genève in-house caliber 138SS
• Functions: hours, minutes, central seconds
• Crystal: domed acrylic
• Strap: brown crocodile leather

In conclusion
A rare piece with timeless charm, this rose gold Universal Genève 10216 combines an in-house automatic “bumper” movement with a design of great purity, at the very moment the brand has just been relaunched in 2026 under the leadership of Georges Kern.