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Universal Genève

Universal Genève Jumbo Compax

22430 46 mm
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    Universal Genève Jumbo Compax - (Ref. 22430) Product Details

    Overall Condition: Excellent condition overall. Case shows only light signs of wear throughout. Case retains sharp geometry and thick case features. Dial and handset are excellent with only faint signs of wear noted.

    Universal Genève is a very special brand, and one that most of us here at Analog:Shift and vintage enthusiasts alike feel very strongly about.

    While probably best known for the Polerouter, the line of chronographs known as the 'Compax' is a close second - and for us, the ranks as one of the most desired models of vintage chronographs, full stop.

    Ever since its debut in the 1935s, it has seen numerous iterations ranging from more complicated and elegant dress pieces - to proper sporty racing chronographs with a more substantial case.

    This particular Compax, a Reference 22430, exists somewhere in the middle. There’s an undoubted elegance to the layout of the dial, but the fact that the case is steel and that it is one of the rare oversized iterations makes it more utilitarian than that of a precious metal.

    This particular jumbo model was used extensively in WWII on both sides of the war, and quickly has become one of the most coveted and rarely seen references on the market.

    The culmination of design details like the brushed dial with the applied Universal Geneve logo at 12 o'clock, the faceted lug case, and the beautiful 'syringe' handset, leave us with a truly excellent package that represents phenomenal value next to its better know competitors in its day such as the Rolex Daytona and Heuer Carrera.

    When you strap it on your wrist you’ll quickly see why collectors are always on the hunt for exceptional Compaxes such as this one.

    We are massive fans and are delighted to offer this one here.

    General

    Condition

    Pre-owned

    Brand

    Universal Genève

    Reference

    22430

    Year

    1940s

    Family

    Compax

    Product Code

    40993525

    Watch Display

    Analog

    Case

    Case Size

    46 mm

    Case Material

    Stainless Steel

    Lug Width

    23 mm

    Dial

    Dial Color

    Silver

    Movement

    Type

    Manual-winding

    Bracelet

    Bracelet Material

    Leather

    102

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