Universal Geneve Polerouter DeLuxe 18k Tropic 1950s

Universal Geneve Polerouter DeLuxe 18k Tropic 1950sThe Polerouter was produced in 1954 by Universal Genve in partnership with Scandinavian Airline System (SAS) by a then 24 year old Gerald Genta. Universal Genve developed the automatic Polerouter to be more resistant to the strong magnetic fields at the North and South poles. The version you see here is one of the first full 18k yellow gold De Luxe edition with a stunning tropical dial with beautiful patina and a very nice finishing and a mirrored

total weight: 34 g

In a huge 36 mm case which is considered oversized for the era

This Rolex Geneve line showcases the dressier side of Rolex compared to its more well-known sport models

brown after market calf leather strap fitting up to 20 cm wrist size / 2

original Patek Philippe 18k yellow gold bracelet (fitting up to 18

total weight: 46 g

41 hours power reserve

34 mm (without crown) / 42 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 10 mm thick

original never touched champagne/gold dial in flawless condition

original never touched cream honeycomb dial in great condition

The gilt dial has aged beautifully

25 mm (without crown) / 27 mm (lug-to-lug) / 18 mm (between lugs) / 4