3022 - E. GÜBELIN, LUCERNE · ART DECO WRISTWATCH

E. GÜBELIN, LUCERNE · ART DECO WRISTWATCH ca. 1937 · 14K yellow gold case · 22 × 36 mm “À mon cher Edmond,” on his 18th birthday in 1937, from “Maman.” The inscription makes this Gübelin a touching gift to mark the beginning of adulthood. A black dial, stepped gold sides, and a braided strap provide a distinctly elegant Art Deco setting for this personal occasion. Material: 14K yellow gold case, 18K yellow gold strap · Weight: 65.9 g · Case number: 39'384 Case: Slightly domed, rectangular gold case with stepped sides. On the caseback, a dedication to Edmond upon reaching the age of majority, dated July 5, 1937. Dial: Black with a gold border, geometric hour markers, and a small seconds sub-dial. Slender gold hands; signed “E. Gübelin Lucerne.” Movement: Hand-wound, elongated movement with Gübelin signature Functions: Two-hand watch with small seconds Bracelet: Multi-row, braided band in 18K yellow gold; wrist circumference approx. 175 mm Clasp: Box clasp in 18K yellow gold with “EB” diamond-shaped monogram Box: No · Papers: No Condition: Age-appropriate with signs of wear on the case and band, as well as a fine patina on the edge of the dial. The dedication is clearly legible; the movement is in fine condition.