Universal Geneve 869112 Polerouter Super Black 1960s

Universal Geneve 869112 Polerouter Super Black 1960sUniversal Genve Polerouter Super Gerald Gentas Black Dial Icon A bold evolution of one of Universal Genves most celebrated designs. Originally created in 1954 by a young Grald Genta for pilots of the Scandinavian Airline System (SAS), the Polerouterwas built to resist the magnetic fields encountered on transpolar flights. This 1960s Super variant refines that vision with a stronger case profile, angular lugs, and a dramatic dial. Its black crosshair

including a 3rd party Omega buckle

We assume that this piece is a 1/1 worldwide and was a custom made piece by Vacheron Constantin for a special customer

original 18k yellow gold Vacheron buckle

3- body 18k yellow gold case with screw-down case back

The watch we have here is exemplary of the quality of this manufacturer

GOLDAMMER REFERENCE: #1129

31 mm (without crown) / 36 mm (lug-to-lug) / 20 mm (between lugs)

its square case stands apart from typical Rolex designs and gives the watch a distinctive

26 mm (without crown) / 22 mm (lug-to-lug) / 12 mm (between lugs) / 7

Our version with the reference 12508 from 1945 is not just a great example of this model - it's also a great demonstration as to why the Aero-Compax is so avidly sought

With its minimalist charm

Year: 1977