GUB Güteuhr wristwatch with calibre 28/1
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1952–1956
This GUB Güteuhr wristwatch features a manual winding Lange-movement calibre 28/1. According to the source, the watch is constructed with a 3-piece gold case with a snap-on case back and bezel, measuring approximately 32.5 mm in diameter.
The silvered dial, marked "GUB Q1", displays even patination and is fitted with gilded alpha hands and a sweep seconds hand. The movement is described as a grainy, silvered calibre 28/1 with 16 jewels. The source states that only 1,437 watches with this specific calibre in gold were produced between 1952 and 1956. This piece is accompanied by an extract from the archives, which dates its sale to 1953, and documentation of an overhaul performed in March 2022.
It is noted as being published on page 159 of Kurt Herkner's book 'Glashütter Armbanduhren'.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Manual-winding wristwatch
- Maker
- GUB (Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb)
- Jewels
- 16
- Diameter
- 32.5 mm
- Movement
- Lange-movement calibre 28/1
- Dial marking
- GUB Q1
- Case Material
- 14k gold
- Included items
- Extract of the archives and overhaul invoice
- Place recorded
- Germany
- Production dates
- 1952-1956
- Maker / attribution
- GUB (Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb)
Design
- Visible features
- • Gilded alpha hands • Silvered, patinated dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 • Applied triangular hour markers • Three-piece case construction with snap-on components
- Movement and Mechanics
- The movement is identified as a Lange-calibre 28/1, which is of manual winding construction. It features a grainy, silvered finish and is built with 16 jewels. The auction description notes the movement condition as 2-3. According to manufacturer records, this specific configuration was limited in production, with only 1,437 gold watches containing the calibre 28.1 produced between 1952 and 1956. The timepiece underwent an overhaul in March 2022.
- Case and Dial Construction
- The watch is housed in a 3-piece case finished in 14k gold. The design utilizes a snap-on case back and a snap-on bezel, measuring approximately 32.5 mm in diameter. The case shows signs of wear, with the auction description assigning it a condition grade of 2. The dial is silvered and exhibits an even patination consistent with its age. It is signed with the "GUB Q1" designation. Time is displayed via gilded alpha-style hands and a sweep seconds hand, complemented by applied triangular hour markers and Arabic numerals at the cardinal positions.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The watch is documented by an extract of the archives, which indicates that it was sold in 1953. In addition to the archival record, the watch is accompanied by an invoice detailing an overhaul completed in March 2022. It is specifically mentioned as being published in the work 'Glashütter Armbanduhren' by Kurt Herkner, appearing on page 159.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Condition of case and movement reported as grade 2 and 2-3 respectively by the auctioneer
- Research required: Exact 1953 provenance relies on the provided extract of the archives