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Lot 293

Lot 293

UNIVERSAL GENEVE - a gentleman's Polerouter Date wrist watch. Numbered 20461-2 2314602. Signed...

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Lot 293

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UNIVERSAL GENEVE - a gentleman's Polerouter Date wrist watch. Numbered 20461-2 2314602. Signed automatic microtor calibre 218-2. Black dial quartered with white lines, dot hour makers, silvered chapter ring, date aperture to three. Stainless steel case fitted to a signed black leather strap with stainless steel pin buckle. 35mm.


In 1954 the airline SAS were the first to fly the route from Europe to California via the North Pole. This cut a thousand kilometres off the previous journey but required the pilots to deal with the strong magnetic fields of the Polar Regions. Universal supplied the pilots with anti-magnetic watches during their training and in 1954 launched the Polarouter to celebrate this achievement. The name quickly changed to Polerouter and the bumper automatic movement was replaced with the now famous ‘micro-rotor’.



Brand: Universal Geneve

Model: Date

Postage: Auction Default

Derivative: Polerouter

Weight: No

Total lot weight: No

<li>Automatic movement is currently functioning.

<li>Movement appears to be in a fairly good condition. Movement is fairly clean with a few markings and areas of discolouration.

<li>Date feature is currently functioning.

<li>Dial appears to be in a fair condition. There is some discolouration to the paintwork on the hour markers where the yellow has blackened.

<li>Hands are functioning and showing some medium damage and heavy pitting.

<li>Glass shows medium scratches and dints all over with some white marks to the centre. There is a medium scratch across the date window.

<li>Bezel shows some medium and heavy scratching and scuffs.

<li>Case displays some medium scratches and some heavy pitting all over.

<li>Crown is currently functioning, showing medium scratching and pitting.

<li>Case back displays light to medium scratches.

<li>Strap appears to be fairly worn with some medium creasing and a small build up of debris around the stitching.

<li>Pin buckle has some light scratching.

<li>Bracelet measures approximately 22cm including case.<p>


This lot does not come with box or papers.<p>


Fellows do not guarantee the working order or accuracy of any lots sold.<p>

Due to opening of the case back we recommend this watch is re-sealed by an authorised technician to ensure any stated water resistance is retained.<p>

Please see the Important Notices for Purchasers in our catalogue and online for any additional considerations that may affect this lot.<p>

If you should have further queries regarding this lot, please do not hesitate to contact Conrad Cunningham on 0121 212 5506 or at conrad@fellows.co.uk



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