Gübelin. A fine and attractive stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch
Lot 51

Gübelin. A fine and attractive stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch

SIGNED GÜBELIN, CASE NO.197'669, CIRCA 1955

Closed11 May 2015

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CHF 11,250

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Gübelin. A fine and attractive stainless steel triple calendar chronograph wristwatch
Signed Gübelin, case no.197'669, circa 1955
Cal. 72C mechanical movement, 17 jewels, metal dust cap, two-tone white dial, applied baton indexes, central hand for date, outer date ring, three sunken engine-turned subsidiary dials for constant seconds, 30 minutes register and 12 hour register, two windows for day and month, tonneau-shaped water-resistant-type case, screw back engraved "I W", two round chronograph buttons in the band, case, dial and movement signed
36.5 mm. diam.

Specialist note

The present lot represents Gübelin's take on one of the most classic of the complications: the triple calendar chronograph. The Swiss company's approach to the subject is sporty and elegant at the same time, with windows for the day and month and outer date ring. A cursory glance is enough to notice the uncanny resemblance to the famed Rolex Killy line of calendar chronographs, and the similarity goes much deeper than simple aesthetics: as a matter of fact this watch share with the Killy line the revered 72C calibre. Adding to the overall appeal of this striking timepiece, it is offered in pristine condition: the dial unspoiled, and the case only very gently polished, perfectly retaining its proportions. The crisp engraving on the case back is further confirmation of the utmost care this watch has always been treated with.