{"product_id":"universal-geneve-jumbo-compax-as12785","title":"Universal Genève Jumbo Compax","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUniversal Genève is a very special brand, and one that most of us here at Analog:Shift and vintage enthusiasts alike feel very strongly about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile probably best known for the Polerouter, the line of chronographs known as the 'Compax' is a close second - and f\u003c\/span\u003eor us, the ranks as one of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003ethe\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emost desired models of vintage chronographs, full stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eEver 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis particular Compax, a Reference 22430\u003cspan\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThe 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 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003ea truly excellent package that represents phenomenal value next to its better know competitors in its day such as the Rolex Daytona and Heuer Carrera. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWhen you strap it on your wrist you’ll quickly see why collectors are always on the hunt for exceptional Compaxes such as this one.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eWe are massive fans and are delighted to offer this one here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Genève","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67860132495604,"sku":"40993525","price":39950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8570\/2900\/files\/AS12785_40993525_UNIVERSALGENEVE_JUMBO_22430-1_11e16af2-907e-4564-80a1-2b86b5e71476.jpg?v=1792684298","url":"https:\/\/www.watchesofswitzerland.com\/products\/universal-geneve-jumbo-compax-as12785","provider":"Watches of Switzerland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}