171 Gübelin A precious and rare, Ipso-Matic, automatic wristwatch in yellow gold, with diamond-set index dial.

Estimate: € 3.000 –⁠ 6.000

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model Ipso-Matic
year Circa 1950s
case material 18K yellow gold
case number 149'594
bracelet material 18K yellow gold bracelet, approximate length 180mm
movement type Automatic, 25 jewels
dimension 31mm Diameter
signed Case, dial and movement

In the golden age of post-war watchmaking, a time when elegance was not manufactured but crafted, there emerged a shape so distinct it earned an affectionate nickname: the Cioccolatone. This Gübelin Ipso-Matic in yellow gold is a proud heir to that legacy, embodying the sculptural boldness and refined proportions of the era. Its silver dial, gracefully preserved, is adorned with diamond-set hour markers, round brilliants and baguettes arranged in poetic symmetry. The mesh bracelet flows like molten gold from sharply faceted lugs, a detail that sets it apart even among its esteemed peers from Patek Philippe or Rolex. Automatic, substantial, yet supremely elegant, this is a jewel of design and discretion, crafted not for the masses, but for the collector who knows.

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