No. 104121302

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Gübelin - G Quartz - Space Age - 221 333 - Men - 1973
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Gübelin - G Quartz - Space Age - 221 333 - Men - 1973

An exceptional and rare piece of Swiss horological history: a vintage 1970s Gübelin G Quartz reference 221 wristwatch. During the height of the Swiss Quartz Crisis in the early 1970s, the prestigious House of Gübelin introduced a distinct, avant-garde design language. This line featured bold geometric shaping and their new stylized G signature logo. Because Gübelin catered strictly to high-society clientele, their quartz watches were not mass-market items; they were produced in limited quantities as high-end luxury statements. This piece perfectly encapsulates the Space Age or Brutalist design ethos of the 1970s. The reference 221 case is robust, sharp, and carries an incredible wrist presence with an adjustable integrated cuff. The dial proudly features the minimalist G emblem alongside the coveted G Quartz text, signaling a rare era of Swiss high-tech luxury. Brand: Gübelin (Switzerland) Model: G Quartz Reference Number: 221 Case Serial: 333 (Early production batch item) Estimated Year of Fabrication: c. 1972 – 1975 Gender: Men's / Unisex Movement: High-grade early Swiss Quartz caliber Case Material: Stainless Steel Functions: Time and Date CONDITION Case: Very good condition with minor hairlines scratches Dial & Hands: Pristine original dial, no signs of aging Glass: Acrylic glass with clear visibility, free from scratches Movement: Running perfectly, keeping accurate quartz time. Fresh battery installed Strap: Integrated Stainless Steel Cuff The watch will be carefully packed, using insured fast shipping.

No. 104121302

No longer available
Gübelin - G Quartz - Space Age - 221 333 - Men - 1973

Gübelin - G Quartz - Space Age - 221 333 - Men - 1973

An exceptional and rare piece of Swiss horological history: a vintage 1970s Gübelin G Quartz reference 221 wristwatch.

During the height of the Swiss Quartz Crisis in the early 1970s, the prestigious House of Gübelin introduced a distinct, avant-garde design language. This line featured bold geometric shaping and their new stylized G signature logo. Because Gübelin catered strictly to high-society clientele, their quartz watches were not mass-market items; they were produced in limited quantities as high-end luxury statements.

This piece perfectly encapsulates the Space Age or Brutalist design ethos of the 1970s. The reference 221 case is robust, sharp, and carries an incredible wrist presence with an adjustable integrated cuff. The dial proudly features the minimalist G emblem alongside the coveted G Quartz text, signaling a rare era of Swiss high-tech luxury.

Brand: Gübelin (Switzerland)

Model: G Quartz

Reference Number: 221

Case Serial: 333 (Early production batch item)

Estimated Year of Fabrication: c. 1972 – 1975

Gender: Men's / Unisex

Movement: High-grade early Swiss Quartz caliber

Case Material: Stainless Steel

Functions: Time and Date

CONDITION

Case: Very good condition with minor hairlines scratches

Dial & Hands: Pristine original dial, no signs of aging

Glass: Acrylic glass with clear visibility, free from scratches

Movement: Running perfectly, keeping accurate quartz time. Fresh battery installed

Strap: Integrated Stainless Steel Cuff

The watch will be carefully packed, using insured fast shipping.

Bidding closed
Alfonso Minondo
Expert
Estimate € 1,000 - € 1,100

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