Universal Genève Polerouter III Wristwatch, Ref. 872107
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1972
This Universal Genève Polerouter III wristwatch, reference 872107, dates to circa 1972 according to the auction catalog. It features a shaped stainless steel case measuring approximately 34 mm in width with case number 2951954 and a screw-down back.
The source reports an automatic caliber 72 decorated anchor movement with 25 jewels and a micro-rotor. The brown dial displays applied hour markers, central seconds, an aperture indicating the day of the week in German above 6 o'clock, and a separate date window at the 6 o'clock position.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Dial
- Brown, day (German), date
- Type
- Automatic wristwatch
- Caliber
- Caliber 72
- Reference
- 872107
- Case Width
- Approx. 34 mm
- Case Number
- 2951954
- Case Material
- Stainless steel
- Place recorded
- Switzerland
- Movement Mechanism
- Automatic with micro-rotor
- Maker / attribution
- Universal Genève
Design
- Visible features
- • Vertically brushed brown dial signed 'UNIVERSAL GENEVE', 'POLEROUTER III', and 'AUTOMATIC'. • Applied baton hour markers with central luminous inserts. • Day of the week aperture located above the 6 o'clock marker and date display at 6 o'clock. • Brushed stainless steel tonneau-shaped case with beveled faceted lugs and smooth bezel. • Worn brown textured suede or leather strap with contrasting stitching.
- Identity and Case Construction
- Described by the auction source as reference 872107 and dated to circa 1972, this Universal Genève Polerouter III features a shaped stainless steel case measuring approximately 34 mm in width. The case is cataloged with individual number 2951954 and has a screw-down case back. Based on direct visual inspection, the watch presents a brushed stainless steel tonneau-shaped case with beveled faceted lugs and a smooth bezel.
- Reported Movement and Accessories
- The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided photograph. According to the auction listing, the movement is an automatic decorated anchor movement, caliber 72, with 25 jewels and a micro-rotor. The auction catalog lists accompanying accessories including a metal buckle, product tag, and case. A worn brown textured suede or leather strap with contrasting stitching is observed mounted to the case, though its originality is not documented in the source.
- Dial Configuration and Calendar Display
- The catalog records a brown dial with applied hour markers, central seconds, date, and day of the week in German. Visual inspection confirms a vertically brushed brown dial displaying applied baton hour markers with central luminous inserts. The dial displays a day of the week aperture located above the 6 o'clock marker and a separate date display at 6 o'clock. The dial surface is visibly signed 'UNIVERSAL GENEVE', 'POLEROUTER III', and 'AUTOMATIC'.
Identification
- Reference
- 872107
- Serial number
- 2951954
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Movement caliber 72 and micro-rotor mechanism are not visible in the photograph and rely entirely on the auction catalog description.
- Research required: Originality of the strap and buckle is not specified in the auction listing.