Vintage GUB Glashütte Spezimatic automatic watch – 26 jewels, in-house movement – ​​solid case with 14-karat gold plating – circa 1972. Up for auction is a magnificent and highly collectible vintage mechanical watch from the renowned East German watchmaking hub of Glashütte. Produced in the early 1970s, this GUB Spezimatic represents top-tier German watchmaking engineering of the era, powered by a legendary, in-house automatic movement. Key Features and Specifications: Brand: GUB Glashütte (VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe) Model: Spezimatic Automatic Year of Production: Circa 1970–1974 Movement: Authentic GUB Spezimatic automatic movement, 26 jewels; the rotor is signed with the GUB logo and "spezimatic" Case Material: Heavy gold-plated case (Plaque 14 Karat) with a solid stainless steel screw-down case back Case Diameter: 33.7 mm (excluding the crown) Dial: Original vertically brushed/textured dial featuring applied dark hour markers, bold Arabic numerals at 12 and 6 o'clock, and the inscriptions "Glashütte," "SPEZIMATIC," and "26 RUBIS" Case Back: Signed stainless steel case back, stamped with the GUB logo, "EDELSTAHLBODEN" (stainless steel back), "STOSSGESICHERT" (shock-protected), "PLAQUE 14 KARAT," "WASSERGESCHÜTZT" (water-resistant), "MADE IN GERMANY," and an individual serial number: 346844 Strap: Fitted with a classic brown leather strap Condition: Mechanical: In full working order. The automatic movement winds smoothly and keeps accurate time, consistent with a vintage timepiece. Aesthetic: The movement is clean and entirely authentic. The original textured dial lends the watch an appealing vintage character. The 14-karat gold-plated case is in very good condition, with minor signs of wear consistent with its age. Shipping and packaging: Fast, secure, and insured shipping with a tracking number.