Universal Genève Polerouter Moon 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 silver colored dial with some beautiful developed patina which reminds you of the surface of the moon. The mirrored steel chapter ring is in great condition. 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
• 34 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 10 mm thick
• year: 1960s
• ref.: 20357 - 2
• total weight: 41 g

MOVEMENT:

• Universal Geneve Caliber 215
• 28 jewels, 18000 A/h, 57 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 04/2024
• +1sec/d / 280°

DIAL

• original never touched silver colored dial
• original hands
• original and evenly aged tritium lume on hands and dial
• some even developed moon patina throughout the dial
• the crown has been replaced in the past

STRAP & BUCKLE:

• grey after market leather strap fitting up to 21 cm wrist size / 2.3 mm thick
• after market steel buckle

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #408