1956 Universal Geneve Polerouter 'Broad Arrow' Tropical Automatic - Ref. 20217 8
One of the most sough-after Polerouters in superb condition.
WHY IS THIS WATCH SPECIAL
Designed by a young Gerald Genta, the Polerouter with its revolutionary design is a welcome addition to any collection.
In the Polerouter's range, the rare 'Broad Arrow' with it's striking hands and Nitelite marker ring stands out from the crowd.
This particular example checks all the collector's boxes:
. Beautiful black dial slightly tropicalised
. Marker ring with the Nitelite still present
. Readable engraved reference number and serial number
. Manufactured in 1956, just one year after the Polerouter lauching in november 1954
. Movement in great shape without any oxydation
. Unpolished case
This is the most beautiful Polerouter I have ever seen !
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 like the one you see here, later it was replaced by the caliber 215.
THE DATA
- Maker: Universal Genève
- Model: Polerouter 'Broad Arrow' Automatic
- Reference: 20217 8
- Case N°: 18292XX
- Year; 1956
- Material: Stainless steel
- Dimentions (WxHxT): 35,5x45x11mm
- Caliber: 138SS
- Bracelet/Strap: Brown 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.
The slightly tropicalised black dial, matching the hands and marker ring, is just mesmerising.
This is an absolute classic vintage timepiece.
Perfect for everyday wear or storing in a safe...
