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Who designed the Universal Genève Polerouter?

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Who designed the Universal Genève Polerouter?
The Swiss-born watch designer Gerald Genta is responsible for the Universal Genève Polerouter watch. In 1954, Universal Genève asked the young designer to design a watch to commemorate Scandinavian Airlines Systems polar flights. The watch was called the Polarouter and later the Polerouter, and has led to a successful family of watches for Universal Genève. Find an assortment of Universal Genève watches from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Universal Geneve Polerouter Day Date
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
The vintage 1970s Rare Universal Genève Polerouter Automatic timepiece is a distinctive and sought
Category

Vintage 1970s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Universal Genève Polerouter 20217-5 1955
By Universal Genève
Located in London, GB
A truly fine example of the iconic Universal Genève Polerouter, this model is the 20217-5 version
Category

Vintage 1950s British Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel

Tiffany & Co. Men's Universal Stainless Steel Polerouter Wristwatch
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
Dial: Tiffany & Co Automatic with natural patina Outside case: Universal Geneve Polerouter Jet 20355/1
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Universal Geneve 18k Rose Gold Automatic Polerouter Date w/ Leather Band 69
By Universal Genève
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
Universal Geneve 18k Rose Gold Automatic Polerouter Date w/ Leather Band 69 Movement #69 Movement
Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Modern Wrist Watches

Materials

18k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage & Rare Universal Geneva White Face Circa 1960 Classic Dress Watch
By Univeral Geneve
Located in New York, NY
an original big dome Universal crown, which are most sought after, because they also appear on
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Band and Watch by Geneve Quartz
Located in Stamford, CT
grams of 14Kt gold. Weight is without works. Swiss Parts Made in Italy Universal Geneve is sometimes
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Wrist Watches

Materials

14k Gold

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