Universal Genève Polerouter Date Ref.869113/02

— A polar track, drawn by a master —

The Polerouter was born in 1954 to mark the opening of Scandinavian Airlines' polar route.

On 8 April 2026, at 21:00 Japan time, Universal Genève broke a long silence and brought the Polerouter back as a current model.
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The design, by Gérald Genta at twenty-three, remains the treasure of UG's vintage catalogue.

— Black against silver —

A deeply lustrous black dial and a silver index ring that scatters light finely.

The depth this two-layer construction produces holds the dignity of a dress watch and the strength of an instrument in exactly the right proportion.

The crystal is the period original, with the "U" at its centre confirming it.

— A micro-rotor beat —

Open the case back and the micro-rotor calibre UG 1-69, which rewrote the history of the slim automatic, is quietly at work.

The golden weight set into the main plate turns the smallest movement of the wrist into an elegant rotation, and brings the gear train to life. That is the functional beauty Universal Genève was proud of.

— A lineage at the wrist —

Fitted with the original Gay Frères bracelet that collectors look for.

The cool texture of steel, with the soft fit particular to vintage.

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