Universal Geneve Polerouter Jet

Universal Geneve Polerouter Jet 204602-5 Automatic Cal 218-2 Micro Rotor Movement
 
This 34mm Polerouter Jet is a splendid example. It has a design aesthetic that is akin to older dress watches, such as Patek Philippe Calatrava models and several IWC dress watches from the same period. The caliber 218 housed a gorgeous micro-rotor, allowing for a self-winding system in a small case.  The watch is all original and even retained the original signed crown and clearly visible reference and serial number. 
 
In 1957 SAS inaugurated the transpolar service Copenhagen-Anchorage-Tokyo with the new Boeing DC-7 C. The flying time was reduced from 52 to 32 hours. By tying together the southern route and the polar route, SAS had earned the right to put "First over the pole and around the world" over the door on its DC-7 C's. But a new era was coming closer - the jet age. This revolution was quickly picked up by Universal Geneve and hence the introduction of this polerouter Jet.

- Brand : Universal Geneve
- Ref./Model : Universal Geneve Polerouter Jet 204602-1
- Movement : Automatic Cal 218-2 Movement
- Case: 34mm in very good condition, watch serial still visible (Width Exclude Crown)
- Lug Width : 18mm
- Condition : Pre-Owned
- Box & Papers : N/A