Hi -

I'm looking to purchase my first vintage watch and have considered many options (seamasters, UG dress watches, etc), however, I have taken to black dial with stainless steel Polerouters (date and no-date versions). They are absolutely stunning watches (as are many Universal Genéve pieces).

A few questions:
1. Is there a significant difference in the quality/desirability of the bumper and microrotor models?
2. Are any of the various models of the watch hard to service?

I found a watch that looks to be a good example of an earlier bumper movement model, but am unsure if it's a solid value ($1,250): https://watchestobuy.com/shop/universal-geneve-polerouter-1960s/

Does this watch look to be in original and good condition?

Thanks in advance for the help.

B

 

I'll tell you this...

Any dealer putting a shit strap like that on a +$1,000 watch is to be avoided at all costs. If he's so keen to extract profit from a watch sale, what else did he skimp on?

 

very good point.

 

Thanks for the thoughts. I'll be patient and look for something else to pop up.

 

There is actually a really nice one for sale here. @Jonatan

https://omegaforums.net/threads/ss-polerouter-cal-215-bombe-lugs.55434/

 

Not to mention the polishing and the wrong crown. So you're paying 1000$+ for a watch with missing parts.

The black dial Polerouters are very attractive and I am always amazed at the price the dealers ask for any colour dial Polerouter.

 

Here is another nice example of a UG being offered for sale here.
https://omegaforums.net/threads/universal-geneve-polerouter-jet-ref-404601-4.55107/

 

At that price, and looking at the movement, it must be the rare "missing screws prototype"