No. 104682724

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Universal Genève - Polerouter Date Automatic Microtor Cal. 218-2 - 204604 - Men - 1960-1969
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Universal Genève - Polerouter Date Automatic Microtor Cal. 218-2 - 204604 - Men - 1960-1969

Information: Shipping from EU country, NO CUSTOMS fees for EU buyers Universal Genève Polerouter Date Automatic Gérald Genta Design A highly collectible and iconic Universal Genève Polerouter Date Automatic, one of the most historically important dress watches from the golden era of Swiss watchmaking. Originally designed by legendary watch designer Gérald Genta in the 1950's, the Polerouter became one of Universal Genève’s most celebrated models. This example features the sought-after Microtor automatic movement, a technically advanced ultra-thin caliber that remains admired by collectors today. This watch presents beautifully with a warm champagne sunburst dial, elegant applied indexes, dauphine-style hands, and a classic date window with cyclops magnifier, offering timeless vintage sophistication. Ref. 204604 Stainless steel case Swiss Made Universal Genève Microtor Automatic movement Cal. 218-2 with 28 jewels Beautiful champagne dial featuring: - Silver hands - Applied silver indexes - No numerals - Date aperture with magnifier Approx. Vintage period: 1960's 34.2 mm x 41.1 mm without crown and with lugs Plexiglass crystal with date amplifier Blue leather strap with steel buckle Total length including case: 22.5 cm Functions: - Hours - Minutes - Central seconds - Date - Automatic winding The watch is in good working condition and keeping good time / last service history unknown Condition: The watch is in good pre-owned vintage condition, showing normal wear consistent with age and careful use. The stainless steel case remains attractive with visible but honest wear. Dial shows a lovely vintage patina and retains excellent visual appeal. Movement is clean and the Microtor rotor operates correctly. Remarks: Highly collectible Universal Genève Polerouter Original Microtor caliber 218-2 Designed by Gérald Genta Desirable collector’s piece Without box and papers Please note that the pictures and photos are an integral part of the description of this item and accurately represent its current cosmetic condition. We kindly ask you to observe them carefully, as they complement and form part of the written description. Please note: I do not sell or ship to the United States of America The shipment will be made with tracking code, the packaging will be done with care so that it can travel safely. Please note that all our watches are guaranteed 100% authentic. They are checked before sending, the photos correspond to the current condition of the object that you will receive. Happy bidding :-)

No. 104682724

No longer available
Universal Genève - Polerouter Date Automatic Microtor Cal. 218-2 - 204604 - Men - 1960-1969

Universal Genève - Polerouter Date Automatic Microtor Cal. 218-2 - 204604 - Men - 1960-1969

Information: Shipping from EU country, NO CUSTOMS fees for EU buyers

Universal Genève Polerouter Date Automatic Gérald Genta Design

A highly collectible and iconic Universal Genève Polerouter Date Automatic, one of the most historically important dress watches from the golden era of Swiss watchmaking.

Originally designed by legendary watch designer Gérald Genta in the 1950's, the Polerouter became one of Universal Genève’s most celebrated models. This example features the sought-after Microtor automatic movement, a technically advanced ultra-thin caliber that remains admired by collectors today.

This watch presents beautifully with a warm champagne sunburst dial, elegant applied indexes, dauphine-style hands, and a classic date window with cyclops magnifier, offering timeless vintage sophistication.

Ref. 204604

Stainless steel case

Swiss Made Universal Genève Microtor Automatic movement Cal. 218-2 with 28 jewels

Beautiful champagne dial featuring:

- Silver hands
- Applied silver indexes
- No numerals
- Date aperture with magnifier

Approx. Vintage period: 1960's

34.2 mm x 41.1 mm without crown and with lugs

Plexiglass crystal with date amplifier

Blue leather strap with steel buckle

Total length including case: 22.5 cm

Functions:

- Hours
- Minutes
- Central seconds
- Date
- Automatic winding

The watch is in good working condition and keeping good time / last service history unknown

Condition:

The watch is in good pre-owned vintage condition, showing normal wear consistent with age and careful use. The stainless steel case remains attractive with visible but honest wear. Dial shows a lovely vintage patina and retains excellent visual appeal. Movement is clean and the Microtor rotor operates correctly.

Remarks:

Highly collectible Universal Genève Polerouter

Original Microtor caliber 218-2

Designed by Gérald Genta

Desirable collector’s piece

Without box and papers

Please note that the pictures and photos are an integral part of the description of this item and accurately represent its current cosmetic condition. We kindly ask you to observe them carefully, as they complement and form part of the written description.

Please note: I do not sell or ship to the United States of America

The shipment will be made with tracking code, the packaging will be done with care so that it can travel safely.

Please note that all our watches are guaranteed 100% authentic. They are checked before sending, the photos correspond to the current condition of the object that you will receive.

Happy bidding :-)

Bidding closed
Alfonso Minondo
Expert
Estimate  € 1,000 - € 1,100

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