Universal Genève Polerouter 1964
The Polerouter was produced in 1954 by Universal Genève in partnership with Scandinavian Airline System (SAS) by a then 24-year-old Gerald Genta. Universal Genève developed the automatic Polerouter to be more resistant to the strong magnetic fields at the North and South poles.
The version you see here is fittet with a stunning silver sunburst dial in flawless condition, arrow hour markers and a slight round shape to the edge. Overall, this is a beautiful designed watch with a rich aviation history.
CASE:
- great overall condition, showing minor traces of use (unpolished)
- 3- body steel case with screw-down case back
- 34 mm (without crown) / 40 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 9,7 mm thick
- Year: 1964
- Ref: 869101 / 10
- total weight: 38g
MOVEMENT:
- Universal Geneve Caliber 69 – automatic microtor
- 28 jewels, 18000 A/h, 57 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 02/2024
- -12sec/d / 240°
DIAL:
- original never touched silver sunburst dial in flawless condition
- original hands, dial and crown
- original and evenly aged tritium lume on hands and dial
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- black after market leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size
- after market steel buckle
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #282
