Universal Geneve Polerouter De Luxe 18k Rose 1950s
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 one of the first full 18k rose gold De Luxe edition with a stunning rose gold dial in great condition and a very nice finishing and a mirrored rose gold chapter ring. Overall, this is a beautiful designed watch with a rich aviation history.
CASE:
- great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
- 3- body 18k rose gold case with screw-down case back
- 35.5 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 11 mm thick
- Year: 1950s
- Ref.: 10234 / 1
- total weight: 49 g
MOVEMENT:
- Universal Geneve Caliber 138 SS – automatic bumper
- 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 36 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 06/2024
- +9 sec/d / 260°
DIAL:
- original never touched rose gold colored dial in good condition
- original hands
- crown has been replaced in the past
- some slight and even aging throughout the dial
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- brown calf leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.4 mm thick
- rose gold plated after market buckle
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #474
