Important Watches: Part II

Important Watches: Part II

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Universal Genève

Polerouter, Ref. 869119/04 Stainless steel wristwatch with date Circa 1965

Lot Closed

May 11, 01:40 PM GMT

Estimate

2,000 - 4,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Universal Genève


Polerouter, Ref. 869119/04

Stainless steel wristwatch with date

Circa 1965


Dial: blue

Caliber: cal. 1-69 automatic, 29 jewels

Case: stainless steel, screw-down case back

Case number: 2'585'226

Dimensions: 35 mm diameter

Signed: case, dial and movement 

Box: yes

Papers: no

Accessories: Universal presentation case

Please note that the present lot is accompanied by its presentation case.

In 1954 Scandinavian Airlines System carried out the first commercial flight between Copenhagen and Los Angeles. The flight was a success but proved a difficult one given the long distance - more than 2,600 km- the low temperatures and the exposure to the highly magnetic field of the North Pole that would deem navigation tools inaccurate. As a result, the Scandinavian company requested a timepiece from Universal Genève able to withstand such problematic and dangerous conditions which resulted in the creation of the present watch. Paired with history and a charismatic design this watch will add scope to any horological collection.