101 Gübelin An impressive and complex, openface minute repeater split-seconds chronograph, manual pocket watch in white gold, with applied Breguet numerals.
Estimate: Fr. 15'000 – 30'000
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- Model Pocket Watch Rattrappante Minute Repeater
- Year Circa 1920s
- Case Material 18K white gold
- Case Number 67'312
- Movement Manual, 33 jewels
- Dimension 47mm Diameter
- Signed Case, dial and movement
The here offered Gübelin signed pocket watch represents the kind of horological achievement that rarely surfaces today, where technical ingenuity meets refined design in perfect equilibrium. Dating from the 1920s, it belongs to a period when the most accomplished workshops were pushing the limits of what could be housed within a single movement. Its dial immediately conveys a sense of depth and sophistication. The applied Breguet numerals rise elegantly from the surface, while the finely executed subsidiary dials and peripheral scale create a layered, almost architectural composition. Despite its complexity, the display remains harmonious and highly legible. Beneath this composed exterior lies an impressive mechanical ensemble. The presence of a split-seconds function, developed to record concurrent timings, already places the watch among the more advanced instruments of its time. This is further elevated by the addition of a striking minute repeater mechanism, allowing the time to be expressed acoustically with clarity and resonance. The white gold case enhances the overall impression of quiet luxury. Its smooth, restrained form contrasts subtly with the intricacy within, underscoring a philosophy where complication is never ostentatious, but rather discreetly integrated. Altogether, this piece captures a moment when pocket watches reached their technical and artistic maturity. Combining rarity, functionality, and enduring elegance, it stands as a compelling artifact of an era defined by precision and craftsmanship.
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