Why this watch matters originally designed by gerald genta, the polerouter is one of the most underrated vintage watches produced by universal geneve. With the quick installation guide, getting setup is simple. However i went on to polerouter collection, and discovered that there is a slight difference to the model that is being offered. A great looking and desirable early vintage universal geneve pole router circa 1955 with chocolate turned black dial. It has simple code with only single pathtoregexp dependency it can be used with any javascript framework such as react, vue, hyperapp etc.
Last year at baselworld universal geneve presented its cabriolet watch with the new ug 101 movement. L ast year at baselworld universal geneve presented its cabriolet watch with the new ug 101 movement. Find tech, decor, fashion, and more for the modern man. Touch of modern is the most popular mens fashion site. Old school universal geneve polerouter monochrome watches. Universal geneve polerouter chocolate dial circa 1955. Universal geneve microtor all prices for universal geneve. This example features an awesome silvered dial and automatic movement. The man behind the ap royal oak, the patek philippe nautilus and the iwc ingenieur, genta changed the watch industry with his luxury stainless steel sports watches. As a fan of innovators and clever engineering feats, this watch was impossible to. The patent for the technical design was applied on 27th may 1955 and, after some legal troubble, registered on 15th may 1958 under the no. In the us large operators, such as jetsuite, netjets and wheels up, provide customers with free airtoground wifi connectivity through products like aircells gogo biz system. Being from the beginning of the polerouter sub production, the present watch is a. Gerald genta is a name all collectors know but few outside the collectors circle do.
As a fan of innovators and clever engineering feats, this watch was impossible to pass up on when it crossed my path. There is some very light pitting on the underside of the top left lug. Almost every polerouter that we have seen offered online over the last couple of years has had a refinished, socalled restored dial, but this one is authentic and untouched since leaving universal for the first time in. The microrotor allowed for a much slimmer case design than other automatic calibres of the time, and is an innovation still employed by patek philippe. Universal polerouter jet 18k gold microtor automatic 1960. The movement is made by universal calibre 2182 and features their microrotor system which is a.
It was actually created and designed by gerald genta, and started life with the calibre 8 automatic movment with a centrally pivoted bumper rotor assembly. Developed and patented by the case manufacturer ervin piquerez s. Since the start, the company has created complete watches with inhouse movements and throughout the 20th century, distributed many of the most iconic and important timepieces that are. There are few amazing pieces as underappreciated and well priced as the universal geneve polerouter jet. This vintage 1960s universal geneve polerouter is a very stunning watch on the wrist. A flaw in the manufacturing process resulted in the occasional fading of the dial to a shade of brown, described as tropical dial or chocolate. Aug 11, 2017 an early universal geneve polerouter sub, with asymmetrical crowns the supercompressor case holds a special place within the history of dive watches. The polerouter date you see here was released later and therefore benefits from the streamlined caliber 69 the dial is striking with the characteristic silvered inner track. Gerald genta, the best watch designer ever designed the universal polerouter. Nice original silver dial is extremely clean with original silver hands. Oct, 2016 the polerouter models, especially the highlysought after polerouter sub, represent the time before the universal geneve brand headed into a more modern direction. Output ports are divided to master and opto, both sets of ports are optically insulated from each other preventing rf interference.
Jul 08, 2017 before you buy a watch, consider this. Gerald genta has a horogloical legacy wider than any other designer in history, but it was the polerouter for universal geneve that put him on the map at the ripe age of 23 years old. Rare polerouter jet in excellent condition running well and keeping time. Jamesedition is the worlds smartest online marketplace for new and used premium watches. Made circa 1960fine, centreseconds, selfwinding, waterresistant. Almost every polerouter that we have seen offered online over the last couple of years has had a refinished, socalled restored dial, but this one is authentic and. Universal geneve watches all prices for universal geneve. Universal geneve polerouter most of us, even the most diehard collectors, know only one watch designer by name.
But before he could pioneer haute horology, he had cut his teeth on a more approachable timepiece. Rear of case is clean and hardly shows any signs of wear. Second time around watch company specializes in the purchase, sale and repairservice of vintage watches and antique watches plus the repairservice of modern watches. The steel cased watch has the universal calibre 215 movement, this automatic winding movement has a microrotor, this means the eccentric weight is on the same plain as the rest of the watch mechanism, which in turns makes the watch movement thinner overall. Only compatible with windows 7, windows vista, windows xp, and linux 2. The original purpose of the smaller rotor set into the movement is that it saves big on the total thickness of an automatic watch. Universal geneve polerouter microtor cal 2182 vintage. The steel cased watch has the universal calibre 215 movement, this automatic winding movement has a microrotor, this means the eccentric weight is on the same plain as the rest of the watch mechanism, which in. While landbased antennas are cheaper than satellite antennas, the disadvantage of an airtoground system is that connectivity is lost if the aircraft strays further than 50 miles. The watch is in very good condition over all, the stainless steel case showing no obvious marks or dings.
Universal calibre 69 geneva striped automatic movement, lever escapement, 28 jewels, monometallic balance, 18,000 bph, precision regulation, incabloc shock absorber. The black signature universal geneve, polerouter jet, automatic, microtor is crisp and not in the least bit faded. Our search technology instantly finds universal geneve for sale from our database of thousands of luxury and exotic watches. It was originally fitted with a bumper movement, but in 1955 universal geneve introduced a groundbreaking automatic movement, the caliber 215 complete with a micro rotor. This movement was short lived because in spring 1955 universal geneve replaced it for caliber 215, universals famous micro rotor movement, and with this universal geneve also changed the name into polerouter.
The polerouter models, especially the highlysought after polerouter sub, represent the time before the universal geneve brand headed into a more modern direction. Universal geneve microtor all prices for universal. Jeti magnetic switch universal 4port esprit techmodel. The package can be had in either right or left tilt. Micro rotors are nothing new, but have traditionally stayed far away from reasonably priced watches. It has simple code with only single pathtoregexp dependency. Universal, geneve, polerouter deluxe, a gentlemans 18ct gold bracelet watch plain brushedgold dial with baton numerals and dauphin hands, twopiece screw case, approximately 38. Finally after years in the underrated pile of vintage watches, it is getting its time in the spotlight. Watches find universal geneve for sale on jamesedition. I recently purchased the special package deal jet is offering in several woodworking magazines. Universal geneve microtor ug 101 is everymans micro rotor. Dans les annees 50, son prix etait equivalent a une rolex explorer, en quelque sorte sa concurrente directe. The ug polerouter weve photographed for you is a wonderful early 50s example with asymetric date window, a trait that is often prefererred to the dateless examples.
It can be used with any javascript framework such as react, vue. Fs universal geneve polerouter jet ref 203551 diabolik mar 21, 2017. Mens universal geneve watch 18k yellow gold swiss manual wind movement 1950s and other wrist watches at. This is a universal geneve polerouter made around 1964. Universal geneva was founded in 1894 as universal watch. Universal geneve polerouter date calibre 69 microrotor. After the introduction of the polerouter electric in 1963, at the end of the 1980s an unsuccessful attempt was made to revive the name polerouter with a tasteless quartz watch. Being from the beginning of the polerouter sub production, the present watch is a rare opportunity for the collector of fine tool watches. Review of jet table saw, router lift, and router package. Long sought after by collectors, read here my article about tropical dials here.
Universal geneve polerouter microtor cal 2182 vintage automatic watch 28 jewels. Vintage universal geneve polerouter 18k yellow gold mens watch automatic winding 33. The juh340 works with highbandwidth super speed usb 3. Sep 25, 2015 universal geneve polerouter microroter super minty overhaul her we are checking our balance and mainspring assembly rebuild portion. He was a watch designer who created some of the most immortal and unique pieces. Steel universal geneve polerouter ns vintage wristwatch.
Ive been on the hunt for the polerouter by gerald genta, and i was wondering if you guys can help me figure out this problem. Universal geneve polerouter jet microtor caliber 2159. In the early fifties universal geneve masterminded, parallel to the buren watch company, a radically new automatic winding system. The full story the polerouter, originally designed by gerald genta in 1954, comes in a variety of dial colors and metals. This mini wireless usb wifi adapter will give you up to 300mbps so you can get connected.
Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. A simple middlewarestyle router that can be used in both clientside and serverside applications. It uses the same middleware approach used in express and koa, making it easy to learn it supports both imperative and. Universal geneve polerouter, by gerald genta lug2lug duration. Universal geneve microtor ug 101 is everymans micro. Restored silver dial in pristine condition, polished acrylic crystal, original universal signed crown. This movement was short lived because in spring 1955 universal geneve replaced it for caliber 215, universals famous microrotor movement, and with this universal geneve also changed the name into polerouter. In the world of the universal geneve polerouter there is one variation that all collectors have a particular affinity for. Here we have for sale a universal geneva polerouter super automatic wristwatch in stainless steel. This package includes the jtas, 3 hp, 10 table saw, the 52 premier xacta microadjustable commercial fence, xacta xliftk router lift, table, legs, and a free bosch 1617evs router. Get the latest innovations and the essentials at up to 70% off retail. These microrotor movements were quite technically advanced. In 1990 a quartz polerouter sport chronowas introduced.
These routes were the first that actually crossed over the north pole hence the antimagnetic properties of the watches. The patent for the technical design was applied on 27th may 1955 and, after some legal. The microrotor allowed for a much slimmer case design than other automatic calibres of the. Apr 10, 2015 universal geneve introduced the polerouter or polarouter as the model was then called to mark this auspicious occasion. Important to the movement was its use of a micro rotor used to automatically wind the movement universal geneve calls it the microtor. Compare prices on universal geneve, read specifications and descriptions and see universal geneve images from our global listings. This movement was short lived because in spring 1955 universal geneve replaced it for caliber 215, universal s famous micro rotor movement, and with this universal geneve also changed the name into polerouter. The polerouter was gentas first watch hit, penned by the young swiss designer at the age of 23.
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