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Payment by bank transfer: -3%
Shipping from Europe — taxes and customs duties are the buyer's responsibility outside the EU
Lifetime authenticity guarantee
Serviced movement & 1 year warranty
International shipping
Photo taken on a 17.5 cm wrist
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Genta's Masterpiece: Universal Genève Polerouter Date (1964)
This Universal Genève vintage, model Polerouter Date produced in 1964, is much more than a watch: it's a piece of design history. Designed by the legendary Gérald Genta (the father of the Royal Oak and the Nautilus) at just 23 years old, it embodies the golden age of watchmaking elegance. It is an essential vintage men's watch for any serious collector.
Its steel case of 35.5mm is presented here in a rare configuration with classic straight lugs. This clean architecture offers a geometric and timeless presence on the wrist. The brushed silver dial, of absolute purity, ensures perfect readability thanks to its dauphine hands and date window.
But the true treasure of this Universal Genève Polerouter is hidden inside: it is powered by the famous Micro-Rotor automatic movement. A patented technical feat that allowed the creation of remarkably thin automatic watches (11mm here), without sacrificing precision.
A "Grail" piece for vintage watch enthusiasts, combining the signature of a great designer with a major mechanical innovation.
Why did we select it?
- Because it carries the DNA of Gérald Genta, the greatest watch designer of the 20th century.
- For its Micro-Rotor movement, a technical marvel as beautiful to look at as it is efficient.
- Its history linked to the conquest of the North Pole (SAS), making it a true "Tool Watch" dressed up.
Technical Specifications
- Brand: Universal Genève
- Model: Polerouter Date
- Year: 1964
- Gender: Men / Women (Classic vintage style)
- Movement: Micro-Rotor Automatic (The legendary UG system)
- Functions: Hour, Minute, Second, Date
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Case: Stainless steel (Classic straight lugs)
- Dimensions: 35.5mm (excluding crown) / 37.8mm (with crown)
- Lug to lug: 43mm
- Thickness: 11mm
- Lug width: 20mm
- Crown: Original
- Dial: Satin silver with date at 3 o'clock
- Crystal: Acrylic (Condition 9/10 - Unsigned)
- Strap: Black grained leather (New - Buckle generic)
Condition and Warranty
- Overall condition: Excellent vintage condition, very healthy case
- Authenticity: Lifetime guarantee
- Mechanical warranty: 12 months
- Water resistance: Not water-resistant (Vintage)
- Included: Invoice Atelier Victor
Mechanical warranty — 1 year
Each watch is inspected by our watchmakers before shipping. In case of a mechanism malfunction during the first year, we cover the repair.
Authenticity warranty — lifetime
If a watch turns out to be non-authentic, we will take it back and refund you in full. Without time limit.
What is not covered
- Exposure to water or humidity
- Shocks, impacts, or vibrations
- Consumable parts (strap, Crystal, crown, pushers)
- Battery replacement (quartz movements)
- Opening or disassembly of the watch by a third party
- Improper use
The accuracy of vintage watches varies according to the model, movement, and year of production. A request for accuracy improvement deemed within acceptable tolerances cannot be covered by the warranty.
Shipping fees
After-sales service is free. Shipping fees outside the United Arab Emirates remain the responsibility of the customer.
Authentication Process
Each watch is examined by our partner watchmakers before being offered for sale: verification of authenticity, checking the conformity of the components, identification of any modification or replacement of original parts.
If any element has been replaced during the life of the watch (dial, hands, crown, Crystal, strap), we systematically indicate it in the product sheet. You buy knowing the exact history of your piece.
Certificate of Authenticity
Your Atelier Victor invoice serves as a certificate of authenticity: it attests to the origin and conformity of the piece, and is covered by our lifetime authenticity guarantee — if a piece sold by Atelier Victor were found to be non-authentic, it would be fully refunded, with no time limit.
We accept several payment methods:
- Bank card (Visa, Mastercard — American Express not accepted)
- Bank transfer (AED, EUR, USD)
- Cryptocurrency (USDT, USDC)
- PayPal
Other currencies accepted upon request. Exchange fees of approximately 3% may apply.
A 3% discount is granted for any payment by bank transfer starting from €1,000.
Does the strap not suit you? Add the strap of your choice to your order: we will fit it to your watch before shipment, at no fitting charge.
International Shipping
Shipped within 48 to 72 business hours by DHL Express or an equivalent carrier depending on the destination. Delivery in 2 to 6 business days. Each shipment is insured and delivered against signature.
- Free delivery from €1,000 of purchase, as well as on the Jewelry Atelier Victor
- Tracking number sent as soon as the shipment is dispatched
- For certain destinations, delivery may be made to a secure collection point in order to guarantee the integrity of the shipment
Pickup in Dubai
Hand delivery by appointment in Downtown, Dubai. Make an appointment.
Taxes and Customs
The shipping origin is indicated on each product sheet. If the delivery country differs from the shipping country, customs duties and taxes may apply upon receipt, at the buyer's expense. In exceptional situations, customs checks may extend the delivery time, regardless of our wishes and those of the carrier.
For full details, please consult our shipping policy.
FINAL SALES
All sales are final: no return, exchange, or cancellation is accepted after order confirmation. Each piece is authenticated, inspected, and described in detail before being offered for sale.
BEFORE PURCHASE
Our advisors remain at your disposal for any questions and can send you additional photographs or videos upon simple request, by email or on WhatsApp.
NON-CONFORMING ITEM
In the exceptional case of an item that does not match its listing, please notify us within 72 hours: it will be eligible for a refund or an exchange. If the parcel shows damage upon delivery, it should be refused or its opening filmed continuously.
For full details, please consult our return policy.
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Authenticated, checked, and photographed by us. As all sales are final, our team remains available 7 days a week on WhatsApp to answer your questions, share additional photos or a video of the piece in hand — so that your choice can be made with complete peace of mind.
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