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- 1958 Universal Geneve Polerouter Microtor Automatic - Stainless steel - Cal. 215 - Pat. +329805+
1958 Universal Geneve Polerouter Microtor Automatic - Stainless steel - Cal. 215 - Pat. +329805+
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One of the very first Polerouter microtor manufactured - Pat. +329805+.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
Designed by a young Gerald Genta, the Polerouter with its revolutionary design is a welcome addition to any collection. The Patent for the technical design was applied on 27th May 1955 and, after some legal troubble, registered on 15th May 1958 under the No. 329805. Therefore, the movements of the first production years are signed "Patented Rights Pending" underneath the rotor. The first movement introduced in spring 1955 was the cal. 215. The rotor is winding the mainspring in both directions, enabling more energy to be stored. The main characteristics are: 28.0 mm diameter, 4.1 mm height, 18,000 vibrations per hour, 28 jewels. The 2-arm monometallic balance is protected by an Incabloc antishock system. The self-compensating flat Nivarox hairspring is blue coloured. The escape wheel is fitted with a Gyrocap shock-protection. The regulator is very short and arrow-shaped; since 1958 a long shaped regulator was used. The power reserve of 60 hours is exptional high. The rotor is pink gold-plated with a "Colimaconnage" finish, the movement rhodiumed with a fine "Fausses cotes de Genève" decoration.
THE STORY
The Polerouter was designed in 1954 by a 24-years-old named Gerald Genta, the very same man who, almost 20 years later, would design the legendary Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. The Polerouter was launched in november 1954 to honor a pioneering flight over the North Pole by a SAS crew, hence its name. It was fitted with a bumper movement, later it was replaced by the caliber 215. This Polerouter Automatic, one of the first produced, with a long shaped regulator like explained above boasts a robust stainless-steel case with a silver glossy dial.
THE DATA
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in very good condition for its age. The case is well preserved with very light scratches throughout, and the silver dial looks great. This Polerouter is still in it's original condition with the signed crown and especially the unfindable original crystal with the Universal Genève logo etched in the center. This is a classic vintage legenday Polerouter, perfect for everyday wear.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
Designed by a young Gerald Genta, the Polerouter with its revolutionary design is a welcome addition to any collection. The Patent for the technical design was applied on 27th May 1955 and, after some legal troubble, registered on 15th May 1958 under the No. 329805. Therefore, the movements of the first production years are signed "Patented Rights Pending" underneath the rotor. The first movement introduced in spring 1955 was the cal. 215. The rotor is winding the mainspring in both directions, enabling more energy to be stored. The main characteristics are: 28.0 mm diameter, 4.1 mm height, 18,000 vibrations per hour, 28 jewels. The 2-arm monometallic balance is protected by an Incabloc antishock system. The self-compensating flat Nivarox hairspring is blue coloured. The escape wheel is fitted with a Gyrocap shock-protection. The regulator is very short and arrow-shaped; since 1958 a long shaped regulator was used. The power reserve of 60 hours is exptional high. The rotor is pink gold-plated with a "Colimaconnage" finish, the movement rhodiumed with a fine "Fausses cotes de Genève" decoration.
THE STORY
The Polerouter was designed in 1954 by a 24-years-old named Gerald Genta, the very same man who, almost 20 years later, would design the legendary Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and the Patek Philippe Nautilus. The Polerouter was launched in november 1954 to honor a pioneering flight over the North Pole by a SAS crew, hence its name. It was fitted with a bumper movement, later it was replaced by the caliber 215. This Polerouter Automatic, one of the first produced, with a long shaped regulator like explained above boasts a robust stainless-steel case with a silver glossy dial.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Polerouter Automatic Microtor Pat. +329805+
- Year: 1958
- Material: Stainless steel
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 34x43x10mm
- Caliber: Universal Genève Microtor 215
- Bracelet/Strap: Black leather
- Lug width: 18mm
- Box/Papers: N/A
THE IMPORTANT DETAILS
This watch is in very good condition for its age. The case is well preserved with very light scratches throughout, and the silver dial looks great. This Polerouter is still in it's original condition with the signed crown and especially the unfindable original crystal with the Universal Genève logo etched in the center. This is a classic vintage legenday Polerouter, perfect for everyday wear.
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