102nd Auction
2020/6/29
Lot 155
Universal Genève, "Polerouter Microtor", Case No. 1838006, Ref. 20360-1, Cal. 215, 35 mm, circa 1957
A rare, automatic vintage wristwatch with central second; it comes with the original menu card of the "Captain's Polar Dinner" served in February 1957. The menu was served on board the first flights of the new SAS polar route over the North Pole
Case: steel, screw back. Dial: black, polished silver rim with engine-turning.
During the flight between Europe and the Far East the passengers were not only served delicacies such as caviar, turtle soup, lobster, beef fillet and champagne, but also were also presented with a Universal "Polerouter" by the airline.
The Universal "Polerouter" model was launched in 1954 and was on the market until the early 1960s. It took its name from the fact that the watch was specially designed for the SAS (Scandinavian Airline System) pilots who flew the Royal Viking stretch from Copenhagen to Los Angeles that took them over the North Magnetic Pole. At the time the price of an 18k gold Universal Polerouter was equivalent to the price of a VW Beetle.
The Polerouter presents itself as an irresistible combination of a fascinating and glamorous history with a modern and elegant design and technical innovation: due to the fact that the movement can be reached without having to take the rotor off completely, the microrotor system is extremely practical and easy to service. It was patented in 1958.
A rare, automatic vintage wristwatch with central second; it comes with the original menu card of the "Captain's Polar Dinner" served in February 1957. The menu was served on board the first flights of the new SAS polar route over the North Pole
Case: steel, screw back. Dial: black, polished silver rim with engine-turning.
During the flight between Europe and the Far East the passengers were not only served delicacies such as caviar, turtle soup, lobster, beef fillet and champagne, but also were also presented with a Universal "Polerouter" by the airline.
The Universal "Polerouter" model was launched in 1954 and was on the market until the early 1960s. It took its name from the fact that the watch was specially designed for the SAS (Scandinavian Airline System) pilots who flew the Royal Viking stretch from Copenhagen to Los Angeles that took them over the North Magnetic Pole. At the time the price of an 18k gold Universal Polerouter was equivalent to the price of a VW Beetle.
The Polerouter presents itself as an irresistible combination of a fascinating and glamorous history with a modern and elegant design and technical innovation: due to the fact that the movement can be reached without having to take the rotor off completely, the microrotor system is extremely practical and easy to service. It was patented in 1958.
Sold
estimated
600—1.200 €
Price realized
1.700 €