12 E. Gübelin A fine and attractive, octagonal-shape open face manual pocket watch in platinum, with applied Breguet indexes dial and fancy hands.
Estimate: Fr. 4'000 – 8'000
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- Model Pocket watch
- Year Circa 1930s
- Case Material Platinum
- Case Number 50'195
- Movement Manual, 19 jewels
- Movement Number 15'077
- Dimension 42mm width x 42mm length
- Signed Case, dial and movement
Gübelin of Lucerne here offers a creation that speaks in a distinctly architectural language: restrained, geometric, and quietly luxurious. Dating to circa 1930s, this open-face pocket watch is housed in an octagonal platinum case whose faceted edges recall the refined geometry of the Art Deco period. The choice of platinum, still relatively uncommon at the time, lends the piece both physical substance and a discreet, almost understated nobility. The dial presents a compelling contrast between refinement and character. Set against a silvery ground, the applied Breguet numerals introduce a sense of depth and craftsmanship rarely encountered in such restrained designs. Equally noteworthy are the hands: delicately pierced and articulated, almost jewel-like in their construction, they elevate the dial from simple time display to something approaching ornament. The geometric, almost sculptural bow, angular and purposeful, echoes the octagonal case, reinforcing the watch’s cohesive design language. Altogether, this Gübelin pocket watch is less about ostentation and more about nuance: a refined object where material, form, and detail converge. It stands as a fine example of the maison’s ability to curate and commission pieces that, while discreet, possess a lasting and quietly compelling presence.
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