Universal Genève Compax Marvel: The Jumbo Albino

One of the first ever eye catching Universal Genève we ever witnessed was this large case sized Universal Genève Compax. The effect of this watch draws you in with this massive presence in the most captivating way possible. This quickly sparked our curiosity and quickly we had to learn more about the watch and determine to try it on our wrist as this is the best way to get intimate and learn about the watch.

Universal Genève Ref. 22703-1 is one of the most interesting configurations amongst the plethora of variations in the Compax line up. This reference is also dubbed by collectors to be so-called Jumbo Albino. Jumbo clearly referencing the larger size and in combination Albino refers to the colours of the dial mainly consist of silver dial, silver sub dials and raised silver base for the tachymeter.

The case dimensions measures at 40.5mm in diameters fitted in a stainless steel case. With the increased size the watch of the watch is relatively balanced weight but enhances the durability and visibility of the watch. Adding to the impressive features is the water resistance case with the screw case-back. We all must keep in mind not to submerge our beautiful watches in any water in the present day as this will earn you a quick trip to your local watchmaker.

With its 40.5mm case, it makes a bold statement on the wrist.

Focusing on to the dial we can see a subtle and elegant sunburst silvered dial with black graphics. Complimented with baton indexes with luminous plots and traditional dauphine hands with luminous inserts. Impressive not just because of its size but having also a revolving blackened aluminum bezel, this gives it a stronger feeling to the watch and added contrast to the silver colours. Acting as a boundary and encapsulating your attention to the dial of the watch. The tachymeter scale is in an attractive light blue color giving it a tasteful flavour. For ease of winding the crown is large complimented with the rounded pushers.

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Universal Genève is famous and loved for its chronographs and this example is very much in line with what the heart desires. Dawning the three sub registers, this manual winding chronograph and sub seconds complication houses the caliber 130 with Valjoux 72 as the base.

Period of this reference begins in the 1960s to the 1969s, we don’t see very much this reference pop up over the years so it’s definitely a rare piece. Diving in deeper the condition; the watch is stunning and preserves its original finishings of brushed and polished case. Researching this reference and the examples shown in auctions, public sales and private sales we have yet to see one in a gold case. This might be strictly made in stainless steel adding to the rarity and specialty of this reference.