Gübelin Silver Vertically Brushed Dial 34.5mm Automatic Movement Vintage Watch

Overview image note

This is a vintage automatic timepiece by Gübelin, a high-end jeweler that began in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1854.

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Overview image note

This example is accompanied by its original warranty certificate from the 1960s and has an excellent provenance that clearly confirms it is reference 16E 11387-76, officially sold on September 18, 1967.

Overview image note

Inside is a Gübelin Cal. A1017, assigned Gübelin’s proprietary movement code and based on the Certina Cal. 25-651 of Kurth Frères, recognized for its robust durability.

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Collector's Note image note

Made in Switzerland, this timepiece faithfully reflects the mid-century context in which the restraint and functionalism characteristic of the mid-20th century coexisted.

• Object observed

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Collector's Note image note

The production period is estimated to be the mid-to-late 1960s based on the movement and case design, and the enclosed original warranty clearly verifies that it was officially shipped and sold on September 18, 1967.

• Object observed

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Collector's Note image note

It is realized as a classic dress watch in its purest purpose, focused on displaying the time and date without additional arbitrary modifications or complications.

• Object observed

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Dial image note

The single-tone silver dial with a vertically brushed finish showcases the neat, intuitive design characteristic of 1960s dress watches.

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Dial image note

The applied or embossed logo and applied hour indexes, crafted in relief, pair with simple baton hands to provide high legibility.

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Dial image note

The combination of the AUTOMATIC lettering at the center of the dial, the SWISS MADE marking at the bottom, and the warmly textured Acrylic Crystal faithfully follows the elements of a classic timepiece.

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Case image note

It is made of stainless steel, measuring 34.5 millimeters in diameter and 40.8 millimeters lug to lug.

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Case image note

The case has a three-piece construction, combining straight lugs with a 17.6 mm lug width and a screw back with a Sei Tacche six-notch opening.

• Object observed

THE LEFT WATCH physically inspected this object and confirmed the photographed view.

Case image note

This example, corresponding to reference 16E 11387-76, bears the inscription “PBV 12-19-1967,” presumed to be that of the original owner, on the exterior of the caseback; inside are a serial number and GÜBELIN SWITZERLAND brand engravings.

• Object observed

THE LEFT WATCH physically inspected this object and confirmed the photographed view.

Movement prose

The recorded timing figures are -9 for rate, 260 for amplitude and 0.1 for beat error.

Movement image note

Inside, the mechanical movement uses a central full rotor for automatic winding.

• Object observed

THE LEFT WATCH physically inspected this object and confirmed the photographed view.

Movement image note

A date display at 3 o’clock adds a practical calendar function to the restrained layout.

• Object observed

THE LEFT WATCH physically inspected this object and confirmed the photographed view.

Package prose

The offered accessories also include a GÜBELIN booklet.

Package image note

The watch is presented in a blue-and-cream GÜBELIN box.

Strap image note

A micro-stitch strap handmade by The Left Watch is fitted.

• Object observed

THE LEFT WATCH physically inspected this object and confirmed the photographed view.