Glashütte - Spezimatic - No reserve price - Automatic Cal. GUB 74 - Men - 1960-1969

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Glashütte Spezimatic automatic watch with Cal. GUB 74 movement, 35 mm gold-plated cushion case, gold dial, brown leather strap, dating from the 1960s, in very good condition with minor wear.

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Description from the seller

A beautiful and well-preserved example of a vintage Glashütte Spezimatic automatic watch from the former German Democratic Republic (GDR). This elegant model features the classic no-date GUB Caliber 74 automatic movement, known for its slim profile, housed in a distinctive cushion-shaped case with extra thick (20 microns) gold plating. A fantastic piece for any collector of East German or vintage automatic watches.

Key Features

Brand: Glashütte Original (GUB - Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe)
Model: Spezimatic
Movement: Automatic, Calibre GUB 74, 25 Rubis (jewels). The rotor is visible and marked "Spezimatic". This is the desirable non-date variant of the Spezimatic line.
Dial: Original sunburst champagne/gold-tone dial with applied baton indices and Arabic numerals at 12 and 6. Features the Glashütte and Spezimatic signature and "25 RUBIS".
Case Material: Gold-plated (Plaque) base metal.
Plating Thickness: 20 Mikrometer (as indicated on the caseback: PLAQUE 20 MIKROMETER).
Case Shape: Cushion/Squared.
Caseback: Stainless steel (Edel-Stahlboden), screw-down type, with clear markings.
Serial Number: 016256
Crown: Original, unmarked/plain.
Strap: Fitted with a brown leather strap (aftermarket).
No box/papers.

Dimensions

Case size: 35mm excluding crown
Lug-to-lug: 42mm
Thickness: 10.2mm
Lug width: 18mm
Bracelet length: 19.5cm total

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Thank you for your interest.

Cyan Collectibles is collector-run and based in Singapore, the 6th largest market for watches globally..

All watches are carefully and securely packed before being shipped, insured and tracked. 
For the standard shipping fee charged, most watches will be shipped by global courier FedEx or its equivalent. In rare instances when this is not possible, shipping will be international registered parcel post with limited tracking. 

Do note that your country of residence may impose customs and import duties. 
Handling charges levied by couriers for customs processing - usually minor - will be the responsibility of the buyer.

Please examine the photos before bidding, as they form an integral part of the description. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described.



A beautiful and well-preserved example of a vintage Glashütte Spezimatic automatic watch from the former German Democratic Republic (GDR). This elegant model features the classic no-date GUB Caliber 74 automatic movement, known for its slim profile, housed in a distinctive cushion-shaped case with extra thick (20 microns) gold plating. A fantastic piece for any collector of East German or vintage automatic watches.

Key Features

Brand: Glashütte Original (GUB - Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe)
Model: Spezimatic
Movement: Automatic, Calibre GUB 74, 25 Rubis (jewels). The rotor is visible and marked "Spezimatic". This is the desirable non-date variant of the Spezimatic line.
Dial: Original sunburst champagne/gold-tone dial with applied baton indices and Arabic numerals at 12 and 6. Features the Glashütte and Spezimatic signature and "25 RUBIS".
Case Material: Gold-plated (Plaque) base metal.
Plating Thickness: 20 Mikrometer (as indicated on the caseback: PLAQUE 20 MIKROMETER).
Case Shape: Cushion/Squared.
Caseback: Stainless steel (Edel-Stahlboden), screw-down type, with clear markings.
Serial Number: 016256
Crown: Original, unmarked/plain.
Strap: Fitted with a brown leather strap (aftermarket).
No box/papers.

Dimensions

Case size: 35mm excluding crown
Lug-to-lug: 42mm
Thickness: 10.2mm
Lug width: 18mm
Bracelet length: 19.5cm total

***

Thank you for your interest.

Cyan Collectibles is collector-run and based in Singapore, the 6th largest market for watches globally..

All watches are carefully and securely packed before being shipped, insured and tracked. 
For the standard shipping fee charged, most watches will be shipped by global courier FedEx or its equivalent. In rare instances when this is not possible, shipping will be international registered parcel post with limited tracking. 

Do note that your country of residence may impose customs and import duties. 
Handling charges levied by couriers for customs processing - usually minor - will be the responsibility of the buyer.

Please examine the photos before bidding, as they form an integral part of the description. Any defects not mentioned but visible in the pictures will be considered as described.



Details

Brand
Glashütte
Gender
Men
Model
Spezimatic
Band material
Leather
Reference Number
Automatic Cal. GUB 74
Band length
Regular (180–200 mm)
Shipped Insured
Yes
Repainted dial
No
Period
1960-1969
Movement
Automatic
Dial colour
Gold
Case material
Gold-plated
Original box included
No
Original papers included
No
Case diameter
35 mm
Original warranty included
No
Condition
Very good - minor signs of wear
SingaporeVerified
57
Objects sold
100%
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