{"product_id":"1960s-vintage-universal-geneve-polerouter-jet-ref-20355-1-silver-dial","title":"1950's Vintage Universal Geneve Polerouter Jet Ref. 20355 \/1 - Silver Dial","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Universal Genève Polerouter sits at a particularly interesting moment in post-war watchmaking. Introduced in 1954 and designed by a young Gérald Genta, it was conceived for the emerging age of polar aviation, where reliability in extreme conditions mattered as much as elegance. Within a few years, the line evolved rapidly, not only in form but in mechanics, with the introduction of the micro-rotor caliber 215, one of the earliest of its kind and a defining technical achievement of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Polerouter Jet, introduced in 1956, reflects this shift toward a more streamlined, modern sensibility. It was conceived during the early jet age, and the name is not accidental. The design leans into that optimism. Compared to the original Polerouter, the Jet variant pares things down, trading some of the earlier model’s decorative cues for a slimmer, more aerodynamic profile. The reference 20355, with a calibre 215-97 movement, was produced from 1957 to 1960, and captures a moment when Universal was refining both the visual language and the engineering of the line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example stays true to that intent. The stainless steel case is notably thin, with elongated straight lugs that stretch outward rather than downward, giving the watch a broader presence on the wrist. The silver dial is restrained and balanced, with applied markers and dauphine hands that catch the light without overwhelming the surface. The Jet variants often dispenses with excess texture, and in so doing achieves quiet precision that reads as distinctly mid-century. The micro-rotor movement allows the case to remain slim, which sharpens overall proportions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Geneve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47576926126243,"sku":"G1076","price":2250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/1124\/3171\/files\/DSC02857.jpg?v=1776315719","url":"https:\/\/shop.gauthierwatches.com\/products\/1960s-vintage-universal-geneve-polerouter-jet-ref-20355-1-silver-dial","provider":"Gauthier Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}