This Universal Geneve Microtor Automatic cost just about as much as a Volkswagen car in 1959. Universal Geneve watches at the time were sold in Patek Philippe boutiques and it really does show. Truly stunning quality in 18k rose gold and a beautiful brushed face.

I wear a suit almost every day- at least I did prior to the plague- and this is a great dressy fit for that kind of attire. It feels a little small at first but it is so damn heavy with gold that I don’t mind. It’s rich, but the design is the opposite of the gaudy Audemars Piguet Royal Oak and Pepsi Rolexes – just a clean, smooth aesthetic. It whispers “yacht rock” rather than spelling its own N-A-M-E like a hip-hop gangbanger.

The value is right up there for these watches, Polerouters too. These watches weren’t  created to be safe queens though, they are far too pretty for that. The price is definitely wearable and it won’t feel super painful when you get that first terrifying scratch.

The Universal Geneve Microtor Automatic is eminently wearable if you have somewhere fancy to be. If not, stick with your daily go-to choice, whatever that might be.

Finally, this Universal Geneve Microtor Automatic will give you the best of both worlds. On one hand you can give it a knowing glance in a room full of ETAs… on the other hand you can give it a knowing glance in a room full of more money than taste. Truly delightful.