Universal Genève Polerouter Black 1960s
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 stainless steel with a stunning black dial in great condition and mirrored steel chapter ring. Overall, this is a beautiful designed watch with a rich aviation history and stunning microtor movement.
CASE:
- great overall condition, showing some traces of use (unpolished)
- 3- body stainless steel case with screw-down case back
- 35 mm (without crown) / 44 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs)
- Year: 1960s
- Ref.: 869111 / 02
- total weight: 44g
MOVEMENT:
- Universal Geneve Caliber 218 - 2
- 28 jewels, 18000 A/h, 57 hours power reserve
- professionally serviced 04/2024
- -4sec/d / 270°
DIAL
- original never touched black dial in good condition
- original hands and crown
- original and evenly aged tritium lume
- some slightly stardust patina throughout the dial
STRAP & BUCKLE:
- black after market leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
- after market steel buckle
GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #368
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