158 Gübelin An elegant and catching, concealed-dial bracelet manual wristwatch in yellow gold.
Estimate: € 8.000 – 16.000
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- Model Bracelet watch
- Year Circa 1950s
- Case Material 18K yellow gold
- Case Number 100'354
- Bracelet Material 18K yellow gold Gubelin bracelet, approximate length 185mm
- Movement Manual, 17 jewels
- Dimension 20mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
The present Gübelin is a quintessential expression of mid-20th-century Swiss elegance, conceived at a time when the boundary between watchmaking and fine jewelry was intentionally fluid. Executed entirely in yellow gold, the watch is dominated by its extraordinary integrated bracelet, composed of tightly articulated, polished links that create a supple, fabric-like drape on the wrist. The bracelet is not merely an accessory but the defining feature of the piece, reflecting the era’s fascination with texture, weight, and tactility.
Nestled discreetly within the bracelet is a diminutive rectangular case, deliberately understated in scale. The dial is restrained and balanced, featuring applied hour markers and a subtle Gübelin signature, allowing legibility without disturbing the overall harmony of the design. This measured restraint underscores the watch’s jewelry-first philosophy, where the time indication is present but never dominant. Hidden from view yet essential to the object’s integrity, the movement reinforces the notion that even the most decorative of watches was expected to meet the highest standards of Swiss mechanical reliability.
Today, this Gübelin stands as a compelling reminder of an era when elegance was defined by discretion and material excellence rather than scale or complication. With its seamless integration of watch and bracelet, it offers a timeless expression of understated luxury.
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