Universal Genève Polerouter

We. Love. Polerouters. Most likely, this will come as no great shock to those of you who know us. As far as general aesthetics, history, provenance, and wearability are concerned, the Polerouter is an amazing value proposition that punches far above its weight class. With its ties to the great Gerald Genta — who was only 24 when he designed it — it's widely appreciated by collectors and aficionados all over the world.  The example that we have here represents a great entry point to the model family, with all the hallmarks of the classic Genta design: a curved-lug 35mm stainless steel case, a black 'crosshair' dial, a silvered rehaut, and a dauphine handset. Frankly, what more could you ask for?  Powered by the Calibre 138SS bumper-wind automatic movement and paired up with a handsome brown leather strap with cream-colored top stitching, this Reference 20217-4 is among the great designs of the 1950s. Wear it to the office; wear it out to dinner; throw it on a black lizard strap and wear it to a gala. Just wear it, and know that you're wearing one of the best.