Universal Geneve Polerouter Date 36mm
The 36mm sized Polerouter was introduced a little later than the original 34mm format. designed with a date window the watch offered better readability and functionality. It is extremely rare to find one that is kept in such exceptional condition like this example, and appears that the dial does not suffer from any major moisture damage during its 50 years+ lifetime.
The 36mm sized Polerouter was introduced a little later than the original 34mm format. designed with a date window the watch offered better readability and functionality. It is extremely rare to find one that is kept in such exceptional condition like this example, and appears that the dial does not suffer from any major moisture damage during its 50 years+ lifetime.
The 36mm sized Polerouter was introduced a little later than the original 34mm format. designed with a date window the watch offered better readability and functionality. It is extremely rare to find one that is kept in such exceptional condition like this example, and appears that the dial does not suffer from any major moisture damage during its 50 years+ lifetime.
Technical Data:
Maker: Universal Geneve
Model: Polerouter
Reference: N/A
Year: 1960s
Condition: 8.5/10
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 36mm diameter
Crystal: Plexiglass
Dial: Black gilt dial
Bezel: Stainless Steel
Caliber: 215 Movement
Bracelet/Strap: JB Champion stainless steel bracelet with extra custom leather strap
Box/Papers: WatchoOnly
Condition:
The watch is in excellent condition 8.5/10 for a watch from the 1960s. The case is believed to be untouch previously and retains the original thickness and shape shape. The bcaseback still retains faintly the original engravings and the dial is exceptionally preserved and evenly black with all tritium lume plots still attached. The watch is in good working order and movement is in fantastic condition.
Our Thought:
In the 1950s the watch market was glittered with iconic watches from major brands like Rolex and Omega, and relatively less well established brands like Universal Geneve had to come up with plan to compete. Along came the Polerouter. Where it all started for one of the greatest watchmakers, Gerald Genta. Gerald Genta.
One of the earliest works from Gerald Genta, the watch was design for the Scandinavian Airline System (SAS). Rich in history, it is not as talked about as it should be but remains a significant piece of the puzzle that inspired Gerald Genta to creating all the other iconic pieces for other brands.
