# Universal Genève White Shadow Date 8710201 Review by A.I. WatchMetrics

## Watch Summary
The Universal Genève White Shadow Date 8710201 is an elegant dress watch reviving the legendary 1951 original known for its record-breaking thinness, featuring a 37mm stainless steel case just 6.81mm thick, a pristine white lacquered dial with applied 18K white gold indices and dauphine hands, a centered date window at 3 o'clock, and the manual-wind Caliber UG 831.501 offering 42 hours of power reserve—perfect for discerning collectors and vintage enthusiasts seeking understated Swiss luxury.

## Overall Watch Rating: 7.7/10.0

**Dials & Design Metric (9.6/10.0)** - The sector-style white lacquered dial with meticulously applied gold indices and blued dauphine hands delivers timeless elegance comparable to a vintage Patek Philippe Calatrava.
**Material Metric (9.4/10.0)** - Premium 316L stainless steel construction with double-domed sapphire crystal featuring anti-reflective coating and a sapphire display caseback rivals the finishing quality of modern Grand Seiko cases.
**Movement Metric (9.0/10.0)** - The in-house manual-wind UG 831.501 caliber, just 2.5mm thick with Geneva stripes and 17 jewels beating at 21,600 vph, punches above its weight like a finely tuned ETA 7001 in a high-end microbrand.
**History & Innovation Metric (8.8/10.0)** - Rooted in Universal Genève's iconic 1951 White Shadow—the world's thinnest wristwatch at the time—and revived with a new proprietary caliber, it stands alongside revived classics like the Omega Constellation.
**Brand Metric (8.7/10.0)** - Universal Genève's century-plus heritage of innovative thin movements and chronographs places it firmly in the luxury tier akin to Omega or early IWC.
**Versatility Metric (8.2/10.0)** - Excels as a formal dress piece with vintage appeal for business or evenings out, though limited water resistance curbs sporty adventures compared to a more robust Tudor Black Bay.
**Rarity Metric (7.6/10.0)** - At around $11,000 with low production from the revived brand, its exclusivity matches that of limited-run Nomos or Glashütte Original models.
**Complications Metric (3.9/10.0)** - The simple date window at 3 o'clock provides basic utility similar to a standard three-hand-plus-date like the Junghans Meister.
**Functions Metric (3.8/10.0)** - Core timekeeping with date and subtle lume offers everyday reliability but lacks the multifunctionality of a GMT or chronograph-equipped Seiko Prospex.

## Total Performance Score (TPS): 9.9

## WM Collector Grade: A+

## Performance Insights: This watch shines in design, materials, and historical prestige while offering solid value well above its price point compared to the implied fair value of $22,000, despite modest complications.

## TPS Interpretation: Exceptional Value: The watch vastly exceeds performance expectations for its price point.

## Watch Data
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**A.I. WatchMetrics Review v37.4 Grok 4 Fast. December 19, 2025.**