Universal Geneve
Universal Geneve Poleruter, 1960s (Ref. 20217/5)
Universal Geneve Poleruter, 1960s (Ref. 20217/5)
Universal Genève, founded in 1894, holds a revered place in watchmaking history as a pioneer of technical innovation and elegant design. Universal Genève introduced the Polerouter in 1954, designed by the legendary Gérald Genta, to celebrate the advent of polar air routes and the era’s adventurous spirit.
Watch is currently running at +116 seconds a day so would recommend a service to improve accuracy.
Watch specifications
Watch specifications
Brand: Universal Geneve
Model: Polerouter
Reference: 20217/5
Year: 1960s
Material: Stainless Steel
Dimensions: 36mm
Movement: Self-winding, swiss made automatic Cal. 138SS
Bracelet/Strap: Leather
Box/Papers: No
Accuracy: +116 s/d (would recommed a service)
Types of Watch Movement
Types of Watch Movement
- Manual – Never require batteries because they require periodical hand-winding to operate.
- Automatic – Store energy automatically by utilising the movement of your wrist.
- Quartz – Uses electronic circuits regulated by quartz crystal. Requires a battery to function.
- Solar – Powered solely by any light. Doesn't require battery replacements.
Condition & Care
Condition & Care
All of the watches we source are vintage (pre-2000). As such, you're buying a piece of history – in some cases an item up to 70 years old! We do our best to list the condition of all watches but please be aware you're buying an item that likely comes with age-related wear.
We test and clean all our watches to ensure they are in the best condition possible and telling good time but recommend a formal service for manual and automatic vintage watches. Please find details of the test in the Watch specification for all mechanical watches, given that these are Vintage Watches we consider anything within 2 minutes a day +/- to be acceptable, although recognise the more accurate the better. Watches have therfore had price adjusted based on accuracy, If the watch has been serviced we make note of it in the description.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
We offer express delivery worldwide and always use Tracked services. If you're not 100% satisfied, we offer a return window of five days upon receiving your watch.
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