{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-date-micro-rotor-crosshair-1959","title":"Universal Genève Polerouter Watch Date — Micro-Rotor Crosshair (1959) ","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 28px 0; padding: 22px 12px; border-bottom: 1px solid #e2ddd5; text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 10px; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003eAtelier Note\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0; font-style: italic; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.7;\"\u003eDesigned by a twenty-three-year-old Gérald Genta, powered by the micro-rotor that Genève had just patented — and a dial that time has speckled like stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Polerouter Date from 1959, Genta's first masterpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Genève watch\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003ePolerouter Date\u003c\/strong\u003e, reference \u003cstrong\u003e204610-4\u003c\/strong\u003e, dated \u003cstrong\u003e1959\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Polerouter was born in 1954 from an extraordinary commission: to accompany SAS's first polar flights, with resistance to the poles' magnetism. To design it, Universal Genève entrusted the pencil to an unknown \u003cstrong\u003etwenty-three-year-old: Gérald Genta\u003c\/strong\u003e — who would later create the Royal Oak and the Nautilus. The Polerouter is his first great work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeneath the dial beats the house's other source of pride: the \u003cstrong\u003emicro-rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e, patented by Universal Genève in 1955 and claimed on the dial — \u003cem\u003eAutomatic Microtor\u003c\/em\u003e. The oscillating weight, housed within the thickness of the movement instead of being placed on top of it, allows for an \u003cstrong\u003eautomatic\u003c\/strong\u003e movement with a restrained profile: 9.3mm, including the \u003cstrong\u003edate\u003c\/strong\u003e window. The movement has been checked by our partner watchmakers and is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003edial\u003c\/strong\u003e bears the model's signature design: an engine-turned outer ring, \u003cstrong\u003efaceted hour markers cut into the metal\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003ecrosshair\u003c\/strong\u003e — the central cross that divides the dial into quadrants — and polished \u003cstrong\u003edauphine hands\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its silvered surface is \u003cstrong\u003eheavily patinated\u003c\/strong\u003e: speckles of oxidation, spread across the entire dial, give it the appearance of speckled stone — an ageing that our photographs show exactly, and that enthusiasts of tropical dials seek for its character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 33.5mm \u003cstrong\u003esteel case\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003estraight bevelled lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e — Genta's hallmark — has remained preserved, with crisp edges. The watch is fitted on a later black rubber strap with a textured pattern, with Buckle steel pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eThree points to note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin: 20px 0; padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid #e2ddd5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGérald Genta's youthful design\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Polerouter, created in 1954 for SAS polar flights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e02\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 18px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatented micro-rotor\u003c\/strong\u003e — Universal Genève's slim automatic, claimed on the dial, checked and guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0 0 4px; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.1em; opacity: 0.45;\"\u003e03\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavily patinated crosshair dial\u003c\/strong\u003e — a surface speckled by time, fully embraced and photographed as is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eWhy choose a vintage Polerouter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003epre-owned Universal Genève watch\u003c\/strong\u003e occupies a precise place among \u003cstrong\u003evintage men's and women's watches\u003c\/strong\u003e  : the Polerouter is the piece through which collectors rediscover the house — a Genta design, patented technology, an aviation history — at a budget still unmatched by the master's other creations. The \u003cstrong\u003erevival of Universal Genève under the wing of Breitling\u003c\/strong\u003e fully supports the model's standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all our \u003cstrong\u003evintage mechanical watches\u003c\/strong\u003e, this one has been opened and inspected by our partner watchmakers: movement checked, dial, hands and case examined. Every \u003cstrong\u003evintage watch\u003c\/strong\u003e we offer comes with an Atelier Victor invoice serving as a certificate, a one-year guarantee, and lifetime guaranteed authenticity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-universal-geneve-vintage\" title=\"Vintage Universal Genève Watches\"\u003eDiscover our vintage Universal Genève watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e→ \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/montres-vintage-collection-occasion-luxe\" title=\"Luxury Vintage Watches\"\u003eSee all our vintage watches\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Universal Genève\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polerouter Date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference:\u003c\/strong\u003e 204610-4\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerial number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20552••\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1959\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switzerland\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGender:\u003c\/strong\u003e Men's and women's watch (Unisex)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Automatic micro-rotor Universal Genève, checked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hours, minutes, central seconds, date\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCase:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel, straight beveled lugs, steel caseback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.5mm (35.7mm with crown)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug to lug:\u003c\/strong\u003e 43mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9.3mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLug width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrown:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluted steel, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silver-toned with guilloché chapter ring, crosshair, applied indexes, heavily patinated, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHands:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polished dauphine, original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acrylic (condition 7\/10)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrap:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured black rubber, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuckle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Steel pin buckle, not original\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eCondition and guarantee\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Case in very well-preserved condition, beveled lugs preserved, sharp edges. The original dial is heavily patinated: oxidation speckling spread across the entire surface, fully visible in our photographs — signatures, crosshair and indexes remain legible, the dauphine hands are sound. The acrylic Crystal shows signs of wear, rated 7\/10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not guaranteed (vintage watch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthenticity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifetime guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movement checked, guaranteed for 1 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atelier Victor invoice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original box and papers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin: 40px 0 16px;\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Polerouter?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eIt is the watch that Universal Genève created in 1954 to accompany the first polar flights of the Scandinavian airline SAS — first named Polarouter, with antimagnetic protection suited to the poles. Its design was signed by a twenty-three-year-old Gérald Genta, long before the Royal Oak and the Nautilus: straight beveled lugs, guilloché ring, applied markers. It is today the most sought-after piece in the house's vintage catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a micro-rotor?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is an automatic winding system whose reduced oscillating weight is housed within the thickness of the movement instead of being placed on top of it. Universal Genève patented it in 1955 — the words Automatic Microtor on the dial attest to it — and made it its technical signature: slim, elegant automatic watches, far ahead of their time. This one has been checked and is guaranteed for one year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat condition is the dial in?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavily patinated, and we describe it exactly as it is: specks of oxidation have developed across the entire silvered surface over the decades, giving the dial the appearance of a speckled stone. Signatures, crosshair and markers remain legible. Our photographs show it exactly — enthusiasts of tropical dials seek out this character, and each example ages along its own path.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a crosshair dial?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a dial crossed by a fine central cross — crosshair, the reticle of a sighting bezel in English — which divides it into four quadrants. This design, very common on watches of the 1950s, served legibility and disappeared in the following decade. On the Polerouter, it structures the center of the dial inside the guilloché ring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece suitable for a slim or larger wrist?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a diameter of 33.5mm, 43mm Lug-to-lug and a thickness of 9.3mm, it suits wrists of approximately 15 to 19cm — a guideline, never a rule: everyone wears what they like. Its long straight lugs elongate the silhouette and make it wear like a modern 36mm. The Lug width measures 19mm, making it easy to change the strap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54787865575761,"sku":"ref:204610-4 serial:2055260","price":3675.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0703\/8576\/2597\/files\/VD_07057.jpg?v=1788451892","url":"https:\/\/ateliervictor.co\/en\/products\/universal-geneve-polerouter-date-watch-micro-rotor-crosshair-1959","provider":"Atelier Victor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}