Unpolished 1950s Gubelin Calatrava 18K YG "Zenith Cal. 12/4/9/50"

The legendary reputation of Gubelin dates all the way back to 1854 and continues today under the same family. The brand started in Lucerne Switzerland in a small watchmaker's shop and later entered the Jeweler business as a formal atelier. The Gubelin jewelry business grew rapidly reaching throughout Switzerland and New York City. The Gubelin Atelier continued its watch side of the business, primarily offering the premier Swiss brands such as Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet, normally with cosigned dials bearing the Gubelin name.

During the 1900s Gubelin continued to produce watches under their own name, though these are less known they produced some beautiful timepieces during this time that are now modestly priced vintage pieces with a great history in Swiss watchmaking. These pieces usually employ extremely high-quality movements, made by Jaeger-LeCoultre or Zenith like the one presented here.

SPECS

Stock #		GUB18K124950
Brand		Gubelin
Style		Calatrava
Model		N/A
Serial		36XXXXX
Size		Men's
Material		18K Yellow Gold
Dial		Champagne
Millimeters		35
Strap		2pc Handmade Leather Strap

CASE & BRACELET

The classically designed Calatrava-style 18K yellow gold case is believed to remain fully unpolished. The long, slightly tapered teardrop lugs retain squared edges and crisp original finishing throughout with only gentle signs of use present. The case retains its original unsigned yellow gold crown. The case back is adorned with an engraving that reads "J.G. Schudel". The watch comes supplied on a 2pc handmade leather strap.

DIAL & HANDS

The original and simply beautiful two-tone champagne dial consists of a satin dial center with a metallic outer dial. The condition of the dial as a whole is excellent, showing only gentle age and a subtle mark between the 8 and 9 o'clock markers. The unique pyramid markers are accompanied by traditional markers at the 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions for symmetrical, along with a Roman numeral at 12 o'clock.