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Who designed the Universal Genève Polerouter?
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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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Vintage 1960s Universal Geneve Polerouter Date 18K YG Bullseye Dial Auto 33mm
By Universal Genève
Located in New York, NY
Gérald Genta was twenty three when Universal Genève handed him the commission, decades before the Royal Oak and the Nautilus made his name unavoidable.
Category
Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Tiffany & Co. Men's Universal Stainless Steel Polerouter Wristwatch
By Universal
Located in Stamford, CT
Stainless Steel
Length: 42mm
Width: 34mm
Bracelet width at case: 19mm
Case thickness: 9.7mm
Dial: Tiffany & Co Automatic with natural patina
Outside case: Universal Geneve Polerouter...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, Steel
