The Watch
This is something for the real watch connoisseur.
Universal Genéve was founded in 1894 by Numa-Emile Descombes and Ulysse Perret, It was the company to release the first wrist-worn chronograph in 1917, at a time when wristwatches were considered a novelty amongst gentlemen.
Gerald Genta, ever hear of him? He’s the Swiss designer that created both Audemars Piguet’s Royal Oak and Patek Philippe’s Nautilus. Before these creations he, at the fresh age of 23, started his first big hit for a little company - Universal Geneve. He began designing the watch that would, one day, be the most iconic watch the brand would ever produce, the Polerouter.
Specific Information
Object nr: SM
Brand: Universal Genéve
Model: Polerouter Jet
Year: 1958
Reference: 40355/2
Movement: Automatic microrotor Cal. 215-9
Material: Gold on steel case
Original crown: Yes
Dimensions: 36mm, without crown,
Strap/Bracelet: Used brown leather strap
Lug Width: 18mm
Box/Papers: No/No
Serviced: The service history of this "sales mission" watch is unknown. The movement is in good condition. Look at the conditions of the screws. It keeps time and have long powerreserv.
The Condition
A beautiful watch with a 100% factory original dial. Beautiful patina, can we call it stardust?
The lugs is unpolished and in very good condition but as you see it got signs of wear. The crown is original with the correct logo but have become worn as seen du the golden colour.
The caseback got some signs of wear and scratches but have never been polished.
The crystal is well preserved but as you probably see there is some small marks, they will be removed before shipping!
All lume dots is intact and have developed a brown-ish look.
Sold "as is"!
The pictures is a part of the description, study therefore the pictures carefully!