Why This Watch Matters This Universal Genève Polerouter Automatic is a perfect utilitarian watch with clear legibility and a date function for daily wear. The Full Story This Polerouter reference 869112 is a very cool example from the early 1970s. The case design is more angular with strong, thick lugs. The dial features the fatter “U” logo and a more geometric font for the “Polerouter Automatic” signature. The crown is bigger, and is somewhat reminiscent of the crowns used for the Polerouter Super models from that era. The movement inside is the iconic caliber 1-69 micro rotor, which is well respected by Polerouter enthusiasts. The case is in honest vintage condition with desirable crispness remaining. The lume on the dial has darkened quite a bit, which makes it practically blend into the indexes and hands; it all offsets beautifully against the eggshell dial. With a 20mm lug width, the watch wears larger than its 35mm diameter. The Fine Print Maker: Universal Genève Model: Polerouter AutomaticReference: 869112Year: Circa early 1970sCase No: 2985388Material: Stainless steelDimensions: 35mm diameter; 11mm thicknessCrystal: PlexiglassLume: TritiumCaliber: Universal Genève self-winding caliber 1-69Bracelet/Strap: HODINKEE Textured Hunter Green Calfskin Watch StrapLug Width: 20mmBox/Papers: No What we Love and What You Should Know The watch is in very good condition. The case shows some light surface scratches overall. The edges of the case are still sharp with the ever-so-light reference and case numbers still visible on the caseback. The crown is a proper signed version for this model. The eggshell-hued dial is well preserved with minimal spotting by four and 10. The lume plots have darkened quite a bit, almost to a very dark green. The handset appears to be original with the nicely patinated lume.
