Important Watches: Part II
Important Watches: Part II
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
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.