Universal Geneve Polerouter De Luxe 1955

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:

• outstanding overall condition, showing minor traces of use
• 3- body 18k rose gold case with screw-down case back
• 36 mm (without crown) / 43 mm (lug-to-lug) / 28 mm (between lugs)
• Year: 1955
• Ref.: 10234 / 1

MOVEMENT:

• Universal Geneve Caliber 138 SS - automatic bumper
• 17 jewels, 18000 A/h, 36 hours power reserve
• professionally serviced 07/2023
• +9sec/d / 240°

DIAL:

• original never touched rose gold colored dial in great condition
• original hands & dial & Universal Geneve crown
• some slight and even aging throughout the dial