Gubelin Ipso-Matic 18K YG, 1960s

Dealer description — Craft & Tailored

The legendary reputation of Gubelin dates all the way back to 1854 and continues on today under the same family. The brand started in Lucerne Switzerland in a small watchmaker's shop and later entered the Jeweler business as a formal atelier. The Gobelin jewelry business grew rapidly reaching throughout Switzerland and to New York. The Gubelin Atelier continued its watch side of the business, primarily offering the premier Swiss brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, normal with cosigned dials bearing the Gubelin name. SPECS Stock # GUBIPMT18 Brand Gubelin Style Ipso-Matic Model N/A Serial 16XXXX Size Men's Material 18K Yellow Gold Dial Gold Millimeters 36 Bracelet 2pc Handmade Leather Strap CASE & BRACELET The 18k yellow gold case is lightly polished and retains excellent dimensions and symmetry with light signs of use. The yellow gold crown is believed to be the original. The 18k yellow gold case back is in great overall condition. The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap. DIAL & HANDS The gold mirrored dial with a textured inner dial is pure art deco perfection. The dial itself does show some age and spider cracking in its top layer of enamel and retains its mirrored aesthetic beautifully. The onyx enamel topped markers create ease in legibility for telling the time and accent the gold backdrop beautifully. The original onyx enameled hands accent the dial markers and remain in excellent original condition. ACCESSORIES None. The watch is keeping time perfectly, previous service history is unknown