{"product_id":"universal-geneve-polerouter-sub-869109-01-1967","title":"Universal Geneve Polerouter Sub 869109\/01 - 1966","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUniversal Geneve Polerouter Sub 869109\/01\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUniversal Geneve created some absolutely spectacular, innovative and beautiful watches in the early to mid 20th century, with the Polerouter perhaps being their most well known line. Gerald Genta’s first commercial design, they’ve gone on to become an icon of 50’s and 60’s watchmaking design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter Sub built on the iconic Polerouter design to create a watch that was more at home under the sea than above the clouds, and in such genuine, unmolested condition are now highly sought after.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular piece dates to circa-1966 and presents in very good vintage condition. The very well preserved steel case measures in at 37mm excluding the crown. Likely to have had some polishing in its life, but retains very thick lugs and the factory shape. It of course has nicks, scratches and dings as to be expected of a watch form this era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe no-lume dials shows is very clean, with a few marks potentially from light hand-drag at some point, and some oil marks around the outer edges. Plots show some small marks under magnification. The rest of the dial has a light patina. Plexi shows scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original hands show no missing tritium, and light degradation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBezel shows a lovely ghost-blue patina, with marks and scratches from wear, as well as some cracking at the base where it connects to the case. See images for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s powered by an in-house micro rotor automatic Cal 69 movement, something that UG were famous for as they popularised this style of rotor. It was serviced in 2019, with a NOS rotor bearing replacement, and is extremely clean. Currently running at around +38 secs per day at over 295 degrees of amplitude.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes mounted to a German handmade Fluco canvas strap on Fluco pin buckle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes as watch-only, no box or papers. Will include a Watch Vault travel pod and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the relaunch of Universal Geneve the interest in these vintage pieces has dramatically increased.  Grab a good one while you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: Universal Geneve\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModel #: 869109\/01\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca: 1966\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase Material: Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCase details: 37mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMovement: Self winding in-house micro-rotor Cal. 69\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDial: Black\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParaphernalia: Watch Vault travel pod and Watch Vault cleaning cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrading: Very good vintage condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWatch Vault utilises the TZ Grading system. Please see below for details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51303825572004,"sku":"SH1033","price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0423\/7934\/6084\/files\/UniversalGenevePolerouterSub86910901-1966WatchVault01_07e58c81-7759-484e-968c-a73997c7187a.jpg?v=1776251210","url":"https:\/\/www.watchvault.com.au\/products\/universal-geneve-polerouter-sub-869109-01-1967","provider":"Watch Vault Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}