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Here at TWG, we’ve been fortunate enough to get in some truly stellar Polerouters over the years. This one here is without a doubt the most important. In the early 1950s, the Scandinavian Airline System (SAS) was attempting to shorten transatlantic flight path. To do so they needed to head more north over the artic circle. Back then this created issues with navigation and instruments due to the stronger magnetic fields Eventually this revolutionary flight was completed and changed commercial flying forever. To celebrate, a 24-year old Gerald Genta was given the task to create this commemorative watch. The Polerouter is born. These SAS models are extremely rare today and as of my research on 4/27/22, this is the only SAS Polerouter available on the online market.

Brand: Universal Geneve

Model: Polarouter Scandanavian Airlines Systems (SAS)

Case: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 46mm tall, 11.5mm thick, all stainless steel, domed crystal, original signed crown

Movement: Universal Geneve cal. 138SS, bumper wind automatic, recently serviced

Bracelet/ Strap: Sandstone Saffiano (MSRP: $65), 19mm lug width

Features: White SAS dia, imposing outer silver hour track, domed crystal, ling angular lugs, screw-down case back, daupine handset, original signed crown, circa 1954

Box & Papers: No

Condition: In overall very good original condition. The dial is very clean with only some minor defects. The case is good with no major dents or scratches. Just some smaller defects that can be seen in the photos around the lugs/ sides. The movement has been recently overhauled and keeps accurate time when tested on the machine.

Backed by our one year repair warranty.