Lot 192
UNIVERSAL GENEVE - a gentleman's Polerouter bracelet watch. Signed automatic microtor calibre...
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Lot 192
UNIVERSAL GENEVE - a gentleman's Polerouter bracelet watch. Signed automatic microtor calibre...
Lot 192
Lot Description
UNIVERSAL GENEVE - a gentleman's Polerouter bracelet watch. Signed automatic microtor calibre 215. Black dial quartered with white lines, dot hour makers, silvered chapter ring. Stainless steel case fitted to an unsigned stainless steel expandable bracelet. 33mm.
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: Polerouter
Postage: Auction Default
Derivative: Polerouter
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
<li>Movement is currently functioning.
<li>Movement has scratches, marks and tarnishing commensurate with general wear visible to the naked eye.
<li>Dial appears to have noticeable marks and scratches, some lifting of the laminate visible to the naked eye.
<li>Hands show noticeable marks and tarnishing
<li>Glass has noticeable scuffs and multiple scratches with some chips to the edge.
<li>Case shows noticeable scratches, marks and dints.
<li>Crown is currently functioning correctly; the surface has noticeable scratches and dinting.
<li> Expandanble Bracelet has light scratches and some signs of light stretching to links.
<li>Bracelet measures approximately 16cm 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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