-Gubelin 1972 Swiss Geometric Space Era Wrist Watch Cuff Bracelet In .925 Sterling
A retro wrist watch cuff designed by Gubelin.
Beautiful vintage geometric cuff bracelet wristwatch, created in Zurich, Switzerland by the house of Gubelin, back in the 1972. This retro piece is part of the Lady G. collection and has been crafted with space era patterns in solid sterling silver .925/.999 with high polished finish.
Specifications: Swiss mechanical winding movement of 17 jewels, with dark brown square dial of 32 mm x 32 mm, with Roman numerals, silver rectangular hands and acrylic glass, slide on the wrist.
Weight: 54.3 Grams, (34.80 Dwt).
Size: The inside circumference is 6.75 Inches (17 Cm) and expand up to 7.75 Inches.
Measurements: 39 mm by 55 mm (1.53 x 2.17 Inches).
Hallmarks: Stamped with Swiss marks, the maker's baton mark, the reference numbers, the silver assay mark and signed, "GUBELIN SWISS G. 0.925 220895".
Gubelin was founded in 1854 when Mauritz Breitschmid opened a watchmaker's shop on the Pfistergasse in Lucerne. a few years later, in 1861, Eduard Jakob Gübelin was born in eastern Switzerland. he subsequently moved to Lucerne and was apprenticed to the watchmaker Mauritz Breitschmid. The year 1886 marked a special occasion in the young watchmaker's life as Eduard Jakob Gübelin married bertha Sophia Breitschmid, the daughter of his old master. In the same year, the two men became business partners, managing the growing company together.
In the 1920s Gübelin opened its own jewelry atelier and at the same time set up a small gemological laboratory so that it could test – and be sure of the authenticity – of the stones its jewelers used. It also continued making and repairing fine watches for a discerning clientele, developing a reputation that soon reached throughout Europe and overseas.
Since 1854, the house of Gübelin has always been in the hands of the family and led by a family member throughout time the Gübelin family carefully nurtured its traditions. It kept the company’s core values alive and passed them on to the next generation which contributed to the success and growth of the swiss house.
Collateral: It is accompanied by a presentation jewelry box.
Condition: The overall condition of this piece is excellent. Beside the little normal wear, there is no damage to the sterling silver. This piece has been carefully serviced, inspected to guarantee the condition and the authenticity.
INVENTORY REF: B122122EONH/1.609
