Rare Universal Geneve Polerouter checkerboard — USD 1,099

Explore the dilemma of selecting Universal Genève vintage divers: Polerouter Sub Super Compressor or Asymmetric. The author favors the Super Compressor but finds both tempting. Join the engaging debate.

Let's first give back to Cesar what belongs to Cesar. Ervin PIQUEREZ gave birth in the 60ies to a new family of Diving watches, the Super Compressor Cases, with his invention patended on the 15th May 1956. He was not a watch maker, but a case manufacturer. To fully understand the interest and import

Universal Geneve Polarouter De Luxe Hello Friends! Encouraged by the invitation of Nicolas, after showing his own beautiful Pelerouter Diver watch, I wish to share now, a different version of the famous "Polerouter" model from Universal. This piece arrived to my hands some time ago, after some time

Universal Genève, or UG, known for its rich history and iconic models like Polerouter and White Shadow. White Shadow, designed by Gerald Genta, features cal 2.66 micro rotor movement, making it a horological masterpiece.

Inspired by the wonderful post by "noodia", check here: home.watchprosite.com I queried some of my friends about this brand. I knew absolutely nothing about Universal Geneve watches and I always associated those watches with the Polerouter watches (small, gold). On a summary, it was a brand

In addition to the iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Patek Philippe Nautilus, and Watches bearing his own name, Gerald Genta designed pieces for brands from Bulova to Seiko. One he had quite some involvement with appears to be Universal Geneve (Polerouter anyone?). Mine is a later model, namely t