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FS: UG collectors croc alligator lizard vintage bands + buckles

Rare offering of vintage Universal Geneve bands and buckles. UG vintage items are getting extremely scarce and more expensive all the time. Tuck away a few spare straps now for your favorite Universal vintage watch model.

UNIVERSAL 17.2MM BROWN CROCODILE BAND - $125

You just so rarely ever see really nice Universal Geneve watch vintage bands in new old stock. This is a classic Universal Geneve watch vintage band in a stunning brown genuine crocodile skin. This will be a rare finishing touch for your 1950s to 1980s vintage Universal watch. Super rare to find. Unused. Soft, high quality Universal crocodile strap with 17.2mm wide ends also measured as 11/16 inches.

This band is in perfect mint condition, very supple and smooth. Flat unpadded band, 2.5mm thick where it meets the watch and 2mm thick through the rest the strap. Standard length band measures 7 1/2 inches (19cm) with the pieces end to end, not counting a buckle. Metric measurements of the two pieces are 75/115. Takes a 14mm-14.5mm wide buckle.




UNIVERSAL BLACK ALLIGATOR BAND - $125
Available in sizes 16mm and 20mm.

Universal Geneve watch vintage band in genunie black alligator skin. Unused, New Old Stock original vintage band. High quality Universal black alligator strap with 17mm or 20mm wide ends. In perfect mint condition. Flat unpadded band 2.5mm thick where it meets the watch and 2.1mm thick through the rest the strap. Standard length band measures 7 5/8 inches (19.3cm) with the pieces end to end, not counting a buckle. Metric measurements of the two pieces are 78/115. The 17mm band takes Takes a 14mm wide buckle and the 20mm band takes a 16mm wide buckle.





UNIVERSAL MAROON LIZARD BAND - $125
Available in size 18mm.

Universal Geneve watch vintage band in a maroon genuine lizard skin. Very smooth inner lining stamped Made in France. High quality Universal lizard strap with 18mm wide ends. Unused, New Old Stock original vintage band. In perfect mint condition. Flat unpadded band 2.2mm thick where it meets the watch and 1.5mm thick through the rest the strap. Standard length band measures 7 3/8 inches (18.7cm) with the pieces end to end, not counting a buckle. Metric measurements of the two pieces are 73/1154. Takes a 13mm-13.5mm wide buckle.




UNIVERSAL BROWN LIZARD BAND - $99.99
Available in sizes 17mm, 17.5mm, 18mm and 20mm

Universal Geneve watch vintage band in a stunning dark brown genuine lizard skin. High quality Universal lizard strap available with 17mm, 17.5mm, 18mm or 20mm wide ends. Stamped "Made in Italy." Unused, New Old Stock original vintage band. In perfect mint condition. Flat unpadded band 2.7mm thick where it meets the watch and 2.5mm thick through the rest the strap. Standard length band measures 7 1/4 inches (18.3cm) with the pieces end to end, not counting a buckle. Metric measurements of the two pieces are 70/113. The 17mm band takes a 12.5-13mm buckle; 17.5mm band takes a 13mm buckle; the 18mm band takes a 14-14.5mm buckle; and the 20mm mm band takes a 14mm buckle.



UNIVERSAL BLACK LIZARD BAND - $99.99
Available in sizes 16mm, 18mm and 18.5mm.

Universal Geneve watch vintage band in a stunning dark brown genuine lizard skin. High quality Universal lizard strap with 20mm wide ends. Stamped "Made in Italy." This will be a rare finishing touch for your 1950s/60s Universal watch. Super rare to find. Unused, New Old Stock original vintage band. In perfect mint condition. Flat unpadded band 2.7mm thick where it meets the watch and 2.5mm thick through the rest the strap. Standard length band measures 7 1/4 inches (18.3cm) with the pieces end to end, not counting a buckle. Metric measurements of the two pieces are 70/113. The 16mm band takes a 12.5-13mm buckle; 18mm band takes a 13mm buckle; and the 18.5mm band takes a 13mm buckle.


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UNIVERSAL BLACK CROCODILE GRAIN ON CALF BAND - $94.99
Available in size 18mm.

Universal Geneve watch vintage band in a stunning dark brown genuine lizard skin. High quality Universal lizard strap with 20mm wide ends. Stamped "Made in Italy." This will be a rare finishing touch for your 1950s/60s Universal watch. Super rare to find. Unused, New Old Stock original vintage band. In perfect mint condition. Flat unpadded band 2.7mm thick where it meets the watch and 2.5mm thick through the rest the strap. Standard length band measures 7 1/4 inches (18.3cm) with the pieces end to end, not counting a buckle. Metric measurements of the two pieces are 70/113. Takes a 14mm-14.5mm wide buckle.



UNIVERSAL BUCKLES

Rare early vintage Universal Geneve watch buckles in 13mm opening size or 16mm opening size in yellow gold fill. Look just like solid gold. You just never see these in this brand. New Old Stock from the 1950s/60s. Fits many of the NOS Universal Geneve vintage crocodile, lizard and alligator bands I have in stock.

Price is $59.99 for the 13mm buckle and $89.99 for the 16mm buckle.



SHIPPING: U.S. shipping with tracking is $4.99 for any number of Universal Geneve items bought at one time. International buyers pay $19.99 for Registered delivery or $39.99 for faster EMS delivery.

PAYMENT: Paypal to billmahoney@aol.com or mail payments with check or money order are accepted.

I have many references here and many more vintage Universal Geneve watch items at www.Squinky.com or email me at billmahoney@aol.com if there is a UG item you are seeking. I have several styles of rare vintage steel Universal watch crowns from the 1950s-60s for Universal Polerouter and other models.

Thanks - Bill Mahoney

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