Vintage Universal Geneve Polerouter 20363-3 YG

Originally launched in 1954 to commemorate Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) flights over the North Pole, the Polerouter was designed to resist the strong magnetic fields encountered on those routes. The 20363 series represents the early transition to the micro-rotor movement, which integrated the winding weight into the movement itself rather than mounting it on top Specifications SKU 04092026173512 Item Wristwatch Brand Universal Geneve Model Polerouter Reference 20363-3 YG Year 1959 Dial Color Champagne Case Material Steel Movement Micro Rotor Automatic Caliber 215 Country Swiss Gender Men's Jewels 26 Grade Band Material Functions Type Department Balance Condition Overall Condition Fair, overall condition Case Shows scratches. Crystal Crystal Condition Dial Bezel Crown Crown Condition Hands Hands Condition Band Function Running strongly with no apparent issues, but no known service history Winding Timing Data Slow 20 second/day, Amplitude 256, Beat Error 7.4 Complications Additional Notes Measurements Diameter 35mm Dial Diameter Width Length Height Thickness 11mm Lug Width 19mm Lug to Lug 44.5mm Bracelet Size Inside Diameter Outside Diameter Inside Width Inside Length Outside Length Outside Width Band Width Band Clasp Width Band End Link Width Band Length Box Length Box Width Size Standardized Size About the Brand Universal Genève is a historic Swiss watchmaker founded in 1894, known for producing high-quality in-house movements and innovative designs. The brand gained prominence in the mid-20th century with iconic models like the Polerouter and its early automatic micro-rotor calibers. Universal Genève was once considered on par with top-tier Swiss brands, admired for both technical achievement and elegant styling. Today, it remains highly respected among collectors for its heritage and understated contributions to horology.