Universal Geneve 104503 Polerouter 18k Black 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 a perfect blend of vintage elegance, technical finesse, and design pedigree—the Polerouter 104503‑3 stands out as a distinguished piece for any serious collector. With its elegant 18k yellow gold case, slender lugs, and black signature crosshair dial, this model delivers mid‑century wristwatch sophistication. The Caliber 215 micro‑rotor movement remains a slim yet powerful testament to superior Swiss engineering.

- wrist size in our picture is 18cm circumference -

DIAL

• original never touched black dial in great condition
• original hands and UG signed crown
  

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• black GOLDAMMER leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.4 mm thick
• original UG gold plated buckle

CASE:

• great overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case back
• 34 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 11 mm thick
• year: 1957-1959
  
• reference: 104503-3
• total weight: 55 g

MOVEMENT:

• Universal Geneve Caliber 215-1 - automatic microtor
• 28 jewels, 18000 A/h, 57 hours power reserve
  
• professionally serviced 06/2025
• -5 sec/d / 300°

BOX & PAPERS:

• GOLDAMMER certificate of authenticity & service documentation card
• GOLDAMMER box

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1051