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E. Gübelin – Horloger Lucerne – Prestigious Antique Swiss Pocket Watch – Black-Burnished Case – Signed Movement – Early 1900s

Magnificent and refined E. Gübelin – Horloger Lucerne Swiss pocket watch, believed to date from the first decades of the twentieth century, a fascinating testament to the great Swiss watchmaking tradition.

A particularly elegant example, distinguished by its refined aesthetic, signed mechanical movement, and splendid case with a black-burnished finish, which gives the watch a distinctive character and timeless appeal.

The prestigious Gübelin maison

Founded in 1854 in Lucerne, Switzerland, Gübelin is one of the historic names in fine Swiss watchmaking and jewellery.

Throughout its long history, the maison has stood out for the excellence of its creations, its aesthetic refinement, and its attention to quality, becoming a point of reference for a particularly discerning international clientele.

Antique watches bearing the Gübelin signature are now fascinating examples of Swiss watchmaking tradition, appreciated by admirers and collectors of historic timepieces.

Watch description

The example offered features an elegant light-colored dial, embellished with large black Arabic numerals, with particularly refined lettering that is perfectly in keeping with the style of the period.

The prestigious inscription appears at the top of the dial:

E. GÜBELIN – HORLOGER – LUCERNE

The slender hands, in warm copper tones, lend further elegance to the overall design, while the small seconds subdial at 6 o’clock enriches the composition with a detail typical of traditional watchmaking.

The metal case with its black-burnished finish is particularly captivating, with an understated, refined appearance that creates a splendid contrast with the light-colored dial and the gold-toned winding crown.

The dark finish gives the timepiece a distinctive aesthetic identity, enhancing its historic character.

Signed mechanical movement.

Inside is a manually wound mechanical movement with a refined traditional architecture and regulator.
Special mechanical striking function with side lever

One of the most captivating features of this refined Gübelin pocket watch is the presence of a side lever which, when operated, immediately activates a striking sequence of mechanical chimes.

A detail of great historical and horological interest, bearing witness to the complexity and refinement of antique Swiss mechanics. This distinctive feature gives the example additional collector appeal.

Of particular interest is the signature engraved directly on the movement:

E. Gübelin – Horloger – Lucerne

A significant detail that adds to the historical and collector interest of this example.

The movement appears to be well preserved, with carefully finished-looking metal components and a construction representative of the Swiss mechanical tradition.

Dimensions and condition

* Maison: E. Gübelin
* Brand origin: Lucerne, Switzerland
* Approximate period: first decades of the 20th century, circa 1900–1930
* Type: pocket watch
* Movement: manually wound mechanical
* Signature: present on the dial and engraved on the movement
* Dial: light-colored, with large Arabic numerals
* Seconds: dedicated subdial at 6 o’clock
* Dial diameter: approximately 45 mm
* Case: metal with an elegant black-burnished finish
* Working order: fully functional

The watch is in pleasing cosmetic condition, with a well-preserved dial and a case that retains the appeal of its burnished finish.

A fascinating collector’s piece

This E. Gübelin is not merely a timekeeping instrument, but an authentic testament to Swiss elegance and watchmaking culture in the early twentieth century.

The combination of the maison’s historic prestige, the signed movement, the refined dial, and the distinctive black-burnished case makes this example an interesting proposition for enthusiasts of antique watches.

A timepiece of great appeal, capable of telling more than a century of history, tradition, and elegance, ideal for enriching a collection of antique Swiss pocket watches.

The watch is fully functional.

The watch will be carefully packaged to ensure its protection during transport and shipped with a trackable service.