Glashütte - Spezimatic - No reserve price - 183432 - Men - 1960-1969

Glashütte Spezimatic – Vintage German Automatic Watch – Gold Sunburst Dial – 26 Rubis – Date Display – Gold-Plated Case – Made in Germany

A beautiful vintage Glashütte Spezimatic wristwatch, featuring an elegant gold-plated case, a refined golden sunburst dial and a German automatic mechanical movement with 26 jewels. A distinctive example of classic German watchmaking, this timepiece combines understated elegance, mechanical heritage and the timeless design language of the 1960s.

The watch features a sophisticated champagne-gold sunburst dial with applied gold-tone hour markers featuring contrasting dark inserts, elegant hands and a framed date window at 3 o'clock. The beautifully balanced dial captures the light through its radial brushing, creating a warm and refined appearance.
Powered by a Glashütte Spezimatic automatic movement with 26 jewels, this watch represents an important chapter in German horological history and offers collectors an attractive combination of mechanical craftsmanship and vintage character.

Technical Details
Brand: Glashütte
Model: Spezimatic
Country of manufacture: Germany
Gender: Men's
Case material: Gold plated – 20 microns, according to case-back engraving
Case back: Stainless steel
Case diameter: 36 mm
Glass: Acrylic crystal
Dial: Champagne-gold sunburst dial with applied gold-tone indexes
Movement: German mechanical automatic – Glashütte Spezimatic
Jewels: 26 Rubis
Functions: Hours, minutes, central seconds, date display
Shock protection: Shock-resistant construction
Water resistance: Not tested for water resistance
Strap: Black genuine leather strap, approximately 21–22 cm
Box: Generic box included
Condition: Grade B
Case-back number: 183432

Condition Report
This vintage Glashütte Spezimatic is in Grade B condition, displaying signs of age and use consistent with its production period. The gold-plated case shows surface scratches, small marks and localized wear to the plating, particularly around the lugs and case edges. The stainless steel case back presents light scratches and handling marks, while the original engraved inscriptions remain clearly legible.

The champagne-gold sunburst dial is attractive overall, showing natural ageing, small surface marks and light discoloration. The applied hour markers and gold-tone hands remain clearly visible, while the framed date window retains its distinctive vintage appearance.
The acrylic crystal shows signs of normal use. The black genuine leather strap presents light wear consistent with use. The case back is marked water-resistant; however, water resistance has not been tested and is not guaranteed.

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Story & Heritage
Glashütte is one of the most historically important names in German watchmaking, originating from the renowned horological town of Glashütte in Saxony, where precision mechanical watchmaking has flourished since the 19th century.

Introduced during the 1960s, the Spezimatic became one of the defining automatic watches produced by VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB) in East Germany. Its sophisticated automatic movement with 26 jewels represented a significant achievement in German mechanical engineering, combining reliability, precision and practical everyday functionality.

This particular example captures the elegance of mid-century European watch design through its warm gold-plated case, beautifully finished sunburst dial and classic proportions. The Spezimatic remains appreciated by collectors for its distinctive heritage and its important place in German horological history.
A refined vintage timepiece for collectors of Glashütte, German mechanical watches and classic automatic movements.
Internal Reference Number - ITM 1054