171 Gübelin A precious and rare, Ipso-Matic, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with diamond-set index dial.
Estimate: € 3.000 – 6.000
Sold (Premium) € 9.750
| Model | Ipso-Matic |
|---|---|
| Year | Circa 1950s |
| Case Material | 18K yellow gold |
| Case Number | 149'594 |
| Bracelet Material | 18K yellow gold bracelet, approximate length 180mm |
| Movement Type | Automatic, 25 jewels |
| Dimension | 31mm Diameter |
| Signed | Case, dial and movement |
In the golden age of post-war watchmaking, a time when elegance was not manufactured but crafted, there emerged a shape so distinct it earned an affectionate nickname: the Cioccolatone. This Gübelin Ipso-Matic in yellow gold is a proud heir to that legacy, embodying the sculptural boldness and refined proportions of the era. Its silver dial, gracefully preserved, is adorned with diamond-set hour markers, round brilliants and baguettes arranged in poetic symmetry. The mesh bracelet flows like molten gold from sharply faceted lugs, a detail that sets it apart even among its esteemed peers from Patek Philippe or Rolex. Automatic, substantial, yet supremely elegant, this is a jewel of design and discretion, crafted not for the masses, but for the collector who knows.