Video: Talking Universal Genve With Collector Alessandro Fanciulli

October 31, 2024

We recently had the pleasure of sitting down to chat with Italian dealer and collector Alessandro Fanciulli C better known as "mr.a" on Instagram. Alessandro is a dealer of all types of vintage watches, but his first love was Universal Genve. So when he visited New York a few weeks ago, he brought along a few of his favorite UGs for a special conversation about the history and future of this influential brand.? His selection shows the incredible breadth of Universal Genve's vintage catalog. From the Polerouter to the Compax and everything in between, there's still so much to be discovered from the brand. Alessandro even brought along a special white-gold Tri-Compax that Ben knew all too well. With Universal Genve having been recently revived, it's an exciting time to consider some of the brand's legacy talents and how past success has to be considered in a world that has changed a lot since these watches were made. Ben and Alessandro have a fascinating chat about what makes Universal Genve so special to collectors, why it matters that the brand is coming back, and what that means for fans of vintage Universal Genve.? For more, visit Universal Genve's new website here.