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Universal Genève Polerouter III Wristwatch, Ref. 872107

Partially verified

This Universal Genève Polerouter III wristwatch, reference 872107, dates to circa 1972 according to the auction catalog. It features a shaped stainless steel case measuring approximately 34 mm in width with case number 2951954 and a screw-down back. The source reports an automatic caliber 72 decorated anchor movement with 25 jewels and a micro-rotor. The brown dial displays applied hour markers, central seconds, an aperture indicating the day of the week in German above 6 o'clock, and a separate date window at the 6 o'clock position.

Universal Genève Polerouter III Ref. 872107 with brown dial and shaped stainless steel case
Universal Genève Polerouter III Ref. 872107 with brown dial and shaped stainless steel case — Dorotheum. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.dorotheum.com
Category
Wristwatch · Day-date automatic wristwatch
Maker / attribution
Universal Genève
Reference
872107
Catalogue / lot identifier
10019099
Source-reported date
circa 1972
Country
Switzerland
Source-reported serial
2951954

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Identity and Case Construction

Described by the auction source as reference 872107 and dated to circa 1972, this Universal Genève Polerouter III features a shaped stainless steel case measuring approximately 34 mm in width. The case is cataloged with individual number 2951954 and has a screw-down case back.

Based on direct visual inspection, the watch presents a brushed stainless steel tonneau-shaped case with beveled faceted lugs and a smooth bezel.

Evidence for this section
  • “Ref. 872107, circa 1972”
  • “watch case: stainless steel, number 2951954, screw-down case back, width approx. 34 mm”
  • “Brushed stainless steel tonneau-shaped case with beveled faceted lugs and smooth bezel.”

Dial Configuration and Calendar Display

The catalog records a brown dial with applied hour markers, central seconds, date, and day of the week in German. Visual inspection confirms a vertically brushed brown dial displaying applied baton hour markers with central luminous inserts.

The dial displays a day of the week aperture located above the 6 o'clock marker and a separate date display at 6 o'clock. The dial surface is visibly signed 'UNIVERSAL GENEVE', 'POLEROUTER III', and 'AUTOMATIC'.

Evidence for this section
  • “dial: brown, applied hour markers, day of the week (German), date, central seconds”
  • “Vertically brushed brown dial signed 'UNIVERSAL GENEVE', 'POLEROUTER III', and 'AUTOMATIC'.”
  • “Applied baton hour markers with central luminous inserts.”
  • “Day of the week aperture located above the 6 o'clock marker and date display at 6 o'clock.”

Reported Movement and Accessories

The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided photograph. According to the auction listing, the movement is an automatic decorated anchor movement, caliber 72, with 25 jewels and a micro-rotor.

The auction catalog lists accompanying accessories including a metal buckle, product tag, and case. A worn brown textured suede or leather strap with contrasting stitching is observed mounted to the case, though its originality is not documented in the source.

Evidence for this section
  • “movement: automatic with micro-rotor, decorated anchor movement, caliber 72, 25 jewels”
  • “accessories: metal buckle, product tag, case”
  • “Worn brown textured suede or leather strap with contrasting stitching.”

Open research questions

  • Does the caliber 72 movement display factory engravings, serial numbers, or import marks under inspection?
  • Is the included metal buckle original to Universal Genève and signed?
  • What specific type, branding, and period does the accompanying case represent?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for Universal Genève Polerouter III Wristwatch, Ref. 872107
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
Reference872107“Ref. 872107”
Case Number2951954“number 2951954”
Case MaterialStainless steel“stainless steel”
Case WidthApprox. 34 mm“width approx. 34 mm”
CaliberCaliber 72“caliber 72, 25 jewels”
Movement MechanismAutomatic with micro-rotor“automatic with micro-rotor”
DialBrown, day (German), date“dial: brown, applied hour markers, day of the week (German), date, central seconds”
Case Back TypeScrew-down“screw-down case back”
Included AccessoriesMetal buckle, product tag, case“accessories: metal buckle, product tag, case”

Visible details

  • Vertically brushed brown dial signed 'UNIVERSAL GENEVE', 'POLEROUTER III', and 'AUTOMATIC'.
  • Applied baton hour markers with central luminous inserts.
  • Day of the week aperture located above the 6 o'clock marker and date display at 6 o'clock.
  • Brushed stainless steel tonneau-shaped case with beveled faceted lugs and smooth bezel.
  • Worn brown textured suede or leather strap with contrasting stitching.

Research qualifications

  • Movement caliber 72 and micro-rotor mechanism are not visible in the photograph and rely entirely on the auction catalog description.
  • Originality of the strap and buckle is not specified in the auction listing.

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

Universal Geneve Polerouter III - Watches and men's accessories 2026/03/19 - Realized price: EUR 3.640 - Dorotheum

Reviewed 2026-10-21 · Record 9fffe552a3

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