A watch born from the era when Universal Genève was competing not through excess, but through elegance, engineering and restraint.

The White Shadow series remains one of the purest expressions of late-1960s and early-1970s minimalist luxury watchmaking. Slim, architectural and effortlessly refined, it was powered by Universal Genève’s celebrated micro-rotor technology — a movement architecture that helped define an entire generation of ultra-thin automatic watches.

This example features the original untouched dial with oversized Roman numerals, giving the watch an unusually artistic and almost surreal visual identity. The asymmetrical cushion-shaped case perfectly reflects the experimental design language of the period while remaining remarkably wearable today.

Inside beats the respected Universal Genève Caliber 2-66 micro rotor automatic movement, one of the manufacture’s most important technical achievements. The movement allowed the case to remain exceptionally slim without sacrificing the convenience of automatic winding.

Specifications:

* Brand: Universal Genève

* Model: White Shadow Automatic

* Reference: 866.105

* Serial Number: 3412846

* Movement: Universal Genève Cal. 2-66 Micro Rotor Automatic

* Case Size: 32mm excluding crown

* Case Material: Stainless steel

* Dial: Original dial with Roman numerals

* Crystal: Acrylic

* Strap: Leather strap

* Swiss Made

Condition:

The watch remains in attractive vintage condition with honest signs of age and use throughout the case and dial. The original dial has developed light natural aging consistent with decades of careful wear. Please examine all photos carefully as they form part of the description.

An elegant and mechanically significant Universal Genève — combining micro-rotor innovation with restrained avant-garde design from one of Switzerland’s most respected historic manufactures.

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Note: Vintage watches are sold as-is. While this watch runs reliably, no guarantees can be made about long-term accuracy or water resistance. Ships worldwide with tracking. Import duties/taxes are buyer’s responsibility. US buyers, please check for potential additional customs/tariff charges.

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Please review photos carefully and contact me with any questions prior to purchase.