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Year of Production: 1960
Case Size: 42mm
Case Material: Stainless steel
Dial Color: Black
Bracelet/Strap: Stainless steel
Movement Type: Automatic
Box: Yes
Papers: Yes
Location: United Kingdom
Estimates 4,448 - 5,719 USD
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Description
Rare Universal Genéve Polerouter Sub automatic stainless steel gentleman's wristwatch, reference no. 20369/1, serial no. 211xxxx, circa 1960s, black dial with inner bezel, green luminous markers, minute markers, lume set hands and centre seconds, cal. 69 17 jewel movement (see footnote) , Gay Freres stainless steel bracelet with the original clasp dated '1.65', 42mm
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(the bezel at fault, the case back has been engraved with a name and address - see images)
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** With the original box, purchased from Watches of Switzerland, Singapore in February 1966 with the Certificate of Guarantee, Article Imported receipt and various related papers and documents.
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** The original 218-9 28 jewel movement has been has been replaced due to it not working and requiring repair, it was retained and is included in the sale , Box and Papers - with the original box and Certificate of Guarantee.
Movement - the timepiece currently functioning. The original 218-9 28 jewel movement has been has been replaced due to it not working and requiring repair, it was retained and is included in the sale.
Dial - original dial with good patina - see images.
Glass - surface marks present.
Hands - matching hands and probably origianl.
Case - the bezel has a tooth missing and therefore requires attention as not rotating at present; the back with the reference number still visible, engraved with a name and address, surface scratches and marks present - see all images for general guidance.
Crown - Universal crowns, the bezel crown not currently adjusting.
Bracelet - original bracelet, with some links swelling the clasp with surface bruising and marks, wrist size 7.5" approx.