Glashütte Spezimatic – Vintage German Automatic Watch – Gold Plated Case – Champagne Dial – 26 Jewels – Date Display – GUB A distinguished vintage Glashütte Spezimatic men's watch, featuring an elegant gold plated case, a classic champagne dial and a German automatic mechanical movement with 26 jewels. Produced during the golden era of East German mechanical watchmaking, this timepiece represents the remarkable horological tradition of Glashütte, a town internationally celebrated for its precision engineering and watchmaking craftsmanship. The watch features a beautifully aged champagne dial with distinctive applied rectangular hour markers, gold-tone hands and a practical date window at 3 o'clock. The elegant case design, combined with its dark blue leather strap, gives the watch a refined and timeless appearance. Powered by a mechanical automatic movement from Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB), the Spezimatic represents an important chapter in German watchmaking history and remains an attractive choice for collectors of vintage mechanical watches. Technical Details Brand: Glashütte Model: Spezimatic Date Manufacturer: Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB) Country of manufacture: Germany (GDR) Gender: Men's Case material: Gold plated Case diameter: 35 mm Caseback: Stainless steel, screw-down Caseback number: 323669 Glass: Acrylic crystal Dial: Champagne / aged gold-tone dial Hour markers: Applied rectangular indexes Movement: German mechanical automatic Jewels: 26 rubies Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date Water resistance: Not tested for water resistance Strap: Dark blue leather strap Strap length: Approx. 20-21 cm Box: Generic box included Condition: Grade B Condition Report This Glashütte Spezimatic is in Grade B vintage condition, showing signs of age and use. The gold plated case presents scratches, surface marks and areas of plating wear. The champagne dial displays noticeable natural patina and spotting, consistent with its age, while retaining its original vintage character. The acrylic crystal and leather strap show signs of normal use. Overall, the watch presents an authentic vintage appearance, with attractive period details and the characteristic patina of a classic German mechanical timepiece. Please study all photographs carefully, as they form an integral part of the description and illustrate the actual condition of the watch. Story & Heritage Glashütte is one of the most historically significant centres of German watchmaking, with a tradition dating back to 1845. Renowned for precision engineering, technical innovation and mechanical craftsmanship, the town has become synonymous with German horological excellence. Following the Second World War, the watchmaking companies of Glashütte were consolidated into the state-owned Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB), which continued producing mechanical timepieces in East Germany. Introduced during the 1960s, the Spezimatic collection became one of GUB's most recognisable achievements. Its automatic movements, equipped with 26 jewels, represented an important technical development and demonstrated the manufacturer's ability to produce sophisticated mechanical watches under the economic conditions of the German Democratic Republic. This particular Spezimatic captures the elegance of that period through its gold plated case, beautifully aged champagne dial and distinctive geometric hour markers. Its automatic movement and classic proportions reflect the engineering philosophy that made Glashütte watches highly respected among enthusiasts. Today, vintage GUB Spezimatic watches are appreciated for their historical significance, distinctive German engineering and authentic mid-century design. A charming and historically interesting collectible for enthusiasts of Glashütte, German mechanical watchmaking and vintage automatic timepieces. Internal Reference Number - ITM 1055