UNIVERSAL GENÈVE "Tank" ref.842139 cal.1-42 / Crackled Roman Dial

A design that can be read as an homage to the Cartier Tank, while carrying the restrained aesthetic that is Universal's own.

The resonance of Art Deco.

The weathered white Roman dial has cracked like a spider's web, making the weight of time visible.

The years marked across the whole case do not avoid their scars: they give the material depth and density instead, conveying to anyone who looks the trust of time that has been used.

A conversation between form and mechanism.

The slim design of the Cal.1-42 affects the thickness of the case, and makes possible the picture-frame stillness of ref.842139.

A crystallisation of the era in which Universal Genève pursued the ideal of the slim dress watch.

Even within the Cal.42 family, the 1-42 has a particularly refined construction, balancing reliability with beauty.

The space around the name "Tank."

In truth, this model has no clear series name within Universal Genève.

Collectors and owners quietly call it the Tank — and its form speaks for the resonance of its mechanism.

To book a visit to the WatchTender Ginza store, please see watchtenderginza.com.