The “Big Lume” is a relatively rare and early Polerouter variant known for its large luminous plots, bold hands, and a highly legible dial that still displays the elegance Universal Genève was known for, with the iconic twisted lugs and fluted chapter ring. 

Inside you’ll find the caliber 138SS, one of Universal’s first in-house automatic movements from their golden era. These laid the groundwork for the microtors calibers that followed, making this watch an historically significant watch. It also has a Portuguese import stamp.

Condition: Very good for its age. The case shows light surface wear and small marks consistent with use, but the lugs remain thick and the lines sharp. The dial has a noticeable, speckled patina across the surface, giving it a textured vintage look, while the printing and applied markers remain clear and intact. The serial/ref. can still be seen on the caseback. Please see the pictures for full condition and clarity.

Case Size: 35.2 x 45.4 stainless steel case with a thickness of 10.1 and a lug width of 19mm.

Movement: Universal Genève 138SS, bumper automatic with 17 jewels, 18,000 bph, and a 36-hour power. Service history is unknown, but everything works as it should.

Price: Asking $2,500. Please add $120 for worldwide shipping. Payment methods include Wise, ACH transfer, Revolut, Bitcoin (On-Chain or Lightning), or PayPal G&S for buyers with solid references. Add +7.5% for currency conversion fees on the latter. Portugal has suspended all local post shipments to the US, but I can still ship with UPS ($120). US buyers may have to pay a 15% tariff on arrival.

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