Vintage 35mm Universal Geneve 20363-3 Polerouter Micro Rotor Auto Gold Capped

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Universal Geneve

• Model: Polerouter

• Reference: 20363-3 YG

• Year: 1959

• Movement: Micro Rotor Automatic

• Jewels: 26

• Caliber: 215

• Case Material: Steel

• Country: Swiss

• Gender: Men's

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 35mm

• Lug Width: 19mm

• Lug to Lug: 44.5mm

• Thickness: 11mm

Product Condition

The Universal Genève Polerouter ref. 20363-3 is a highly collectible vintage timepiece from the late 1950s. Designed by a 24-year-old Gérald Genta, it is famous for its association with martial arts legend Bruce Lee, who famously owned a nearly identical gold-plated Polerouter

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running strongly with no apparent issues, but no known service history

• Case: Shows scratches.

• Additional Information: 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

• Timing Data: Slow 20 second/day, Amplitude 256, Beat Error 7.4

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.