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GUB Glashutte 100% German Made in GDR Divers Watch Cal 11-27 Automatic MINT Cond
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Description Brand: Glashütte Original Case Size: 38mm Gender: Men's Lug Width: 20mm Features: Easy To Read, 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal, Arabic Numerals, Date Indicator Style: Diver Movement: Mechanical (Automatic) Age Group: Adult Display: Analog Year of Manufacture: 1970-1979 Watch Shape: Tonneau/Barrel Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany Case Material: Stainless Steel Number of Jewels: 22 Jewels Case Colour: Silver Strap Type: Zulu Strap Case Finish: Brushed Face Colour: Black Strap Material: Fabric/Canvas Model: Spezichron Strap Colour: Olive Drab, Green
Glashütte horological history begins in 1843, when Ferdinand Adolph Lange wrote a letter to the Royal Saxon government detailing a plan to open a watch factory in Glashütte and begin educating apprentices. What was so different about this plan was the idea to have the apprentices work on one specialization, thereby enabling the foundation of an industry in Glashütte. Lange had recently returned from Switzerland, where he saw this practice work very well. It was different than traditional German watchmaking, but the Royal Saxon government liked what they read, and agreed to make a substantial loan to Lange to kick start his plan. Moritz Grossman, Julius Assmann, and Adolf Schneider (who, along with F. A. Lange, are considered the four fathers of Glashütte watchmaking) also started making watches in Glashütte, and the industry flourished.It flourished so much that Glashütte watches started to be copied. Unscrupulous watch companies from other countries were producing watches and adding the words "System Glashütte" to their watches to give them an extra sales boost Fast forward to the end of World War II: Glashütte was bombed, and suffered extensive damage. To make matters worse, after the war the Soviet army demanded reparations from Glashütte in the form of tools and machinery. The Glashütte watchmaking industry was not in good shape, but they never stopped making watches. In fact, this period of time directly aided Glashütte in getting to where they are today, as the postwar hard times forced watchmakers in Glashütte to figure out how to make everything themselves. They no longer could rely on outside suppliers for springs, jewels, or even machinery. Today we use the term in-house to describe a watchmaking brand that makes all of their parts themselves; for the Glashütte industry it wasn't just a marketing point, but rather, a necessity for survival.The GDR government soon decided to combine all of the existing watchmaking companies in Glashütte into one state-owned enterprise, VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB)The Case "Jumbo" is a word we use to describe any watch that is particularly big in comparison to its counterparts this watch is BIG for its era but by today's standards.. well its not a monster but its not a small watch, 38mm in diameter (excluding crown 41mm (inclusive) 45mm lug tip to lug tip. 20mm lug spacings & a chunky 12mm thick.. This is a classic "Tool Watch" of the era a rugged no nonsense "Bash it about and it will survive" block of a watch.. What sets this watch apart is that it never was (bashed about) be it below sea level or above, this is after all a Tool watch and a divers watch at that.. Its clear however if this watch was ever worn it was done so by the most careful of owners.. Case is ALL ORIGINAL unfinished & unpolished featuring original radial brushed finish to case front polished sides & brushed case back in stainless steel.. The case back is a deep fitting compressor type case back Wasserdicht + Stossgesichert + Boden Edelstahl Waterproof Shockproof & Stainless Steel BackThe Dial(again) Classic Tool Watch Dial.. Like any other divers apparatus be it a depth gauge or gas gauge, or any other dial instrument, designed to give maximum clarity at a glance. High contrast & high visibility even in the murky depth (of the ocean yea or of the smoke machine filled cocktail bar.. hey we won't judge!) Matte black dial HUGE tritium arabic numerals a handsome blocky appeal to these hooked 2s and 7 and what we like to call the "Space invaders" 8 all tritium natural aged to that beautiful creamy patina coloration. all other detail in crisp white. Reversed coloration on day date aperture at 3. Yes of course the day disc is in German No We will not find you one in english (its not a SEIKO it's a GUB Glashütte!) Broad arrow minutes and fat pencil hours lollipop tipped centre sweep seconds. You made a color difference in the tritium dial in comparison to the hands these HAVE NOT been re-lumed the occurrence is correct and all original to this watch. is simply from the use of two different tritium mixes being used a different periods of the watches production but both the dial and the hands are "as they should be" and are a testament to the way GUB watches were put together each apprentice had a different job to do and evidently the hand guy and the dial guy had different tritium mixes. Knowing the history behind the watch and its (at the time) near unique manufacturer procedure we kinda like this contrast. After all a watches dial often tell the watches story The Band One piece fabric nylon watch strap in olive drab a strap well suited to the tool watch and the tool watch eraThe Movement GUB 11-27Produced between 1978-1985, 72000 production so by no means a "common" caliberFeaturesautomaticsweep secondday: set by +/-24hdate: set by changing 23:25-24h22 jewelsf = 28800 A/hpower-reserve 37hunidirectional automatic gear with roller freewheel..........SERVICINGWe can offer a comprehensive servicing facility we can service most watches at a fraction of the high street cost, we can look after most watches from pocket watches to trench watches to high end chronographs. Please feel free to contact us buy sending a quick message or call, 07443918591 UK 00447443918591 international, Servicing Contact & Buying & Selling FullyWound@gmail.comPLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING FOR THIS ITEMRemember that you are buying from a Vintage Watch Company NOT EBAY Therefore Any Problems or queries with an item Please call on our direct No below or message me before contacting ebay for a speedy response. ALSO our feedback and star ratings are very important to us. If, for any reason, you feel that you are not satisfied with the service we have provided or you have any questions or concerns please contact us by ebay messaging before leaving your feedback. We will do all that we can to resolve any issues swiftly and amicably and ensure you get the best.
Description
| Brand: | Glashütte Original | Case Size: | 38mm |
| Gender: | Men's | Lug Width: | 20mm |
| Features: | Easy To Read, 12-Hour Dial, Acrylic Crystal, Arabic Numerals, Date Indicator | Style: | Diver |
| Movement: | Mechanical (Automatic) | Age Group: | Adult |
| Display: | Analog | Year of Manufacture: | 1970-1979 |
| Watch Shape: | Tonneau/Barrel | Country/Region of Manufacture: | Germany |
| Case Material: | Stainless Steel | Number of Jewels: | 22 Jewels |
| Case Colour: | Silver | Strap Type: | Zulu Strap |
| Case Finish: | Brushed | Face Colour: | Black |
| Strap Material: | Fabric/Canvas | Model: | Spezichron |
| Strap Colour: | Olive Drab, Green |
Glashütte horological history begins in 1843, when Ferdinand Adolph Lange wrote a letter to the Royal Saxon government detailing a plan to open a watch factory in Glashütte and begin educating apprentices. What was so different about this plan was the idea to have the apprentices work on one specialization, thereby enabling the foundation of an industry in Glashütte. Lange had recently returned from Switzerland, where he saw this practice work very well. It was different than traditional German watchmaking, but the Royal Saxon government liked what they read, and agreed to make a substantial loan to Lange to kick start his plan. Moritz Grossman, Julius Assmann, and Adolf Schneider (who, along with F. A. Lange, are considered the four fathers of Glashütte watchmaking) also started making watches in Glashütte, and the industry flourished.It flourished so much that Glashütte watches started to be copied. Unscrupulous watch companies from other countries were producing watches and adding the words "System Glashütte" to their watches to give them an extra sales boost
Fast forward to the end of World War II: Glashütte was bombed, and suffered extensive damage. To make matters worse, after the war the Soviet army demanded reparations from Glashütte in the form of tools and machinery. The Glashütte watchmaking industry was not in good shape, but they never stopped making watches. In fact, this period of time directly aided Glashütte in getting to where they are today, as the postwar hard times forced watchmakers in Glashütte to figure out how to make everything themselves. They no longer could rely on outside suppliers for springs, jewels, or even machinery. Today we use the term in-house to describe a watchmaking brand that makes all of their parts themselves; for the Glashütte industry it wasn't just a marketing point, but rather, a necessity for survival.The GDR government soon decided to combine all of the existing watchmaking companies in Glashütte into one state-owned enterprise, VEB Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe (GUB)
The Case "Jumbo" is a word we use to describe any watch that is particularly big in comparison to its counterparts this watch is BIG for its era but by today's standards.. well its not a monster but its not a small watch, 38mm in diameter (excluding crown 41mm (inclusive) 45mm lug tip to lug tip. 20mm lug spacings & a chunky 12mm thick.. This is a classic "Tool Watch" of the era a rugged no nonsense "Bash it about and it will survive" block of a watch.. What sets this watch apart is that it never was (bashed about) be it below sea level or above, this is after all a Tool watch and a divers watch at that.. Its clear however if this watch was ever worn it was done so by the most careful of owners.. Case is ALL ORIGINAL unfinished & unpolished featuring original radial brushed finish to case front polished sides & brushed case back in stainless steel.. The case back is a deep fitting compressor type case back Wasserdicht + Stossgesichert + Boden Edelstahl Waterproof Shockproof & Stainless Steel BackThe Dial(again) Classic Tool Watch Dial.. Like any other divers apparatus be it a depth gauge or gas gauge, or any other dial instrument, designed to give maximum clarity at a glance. High contrast & high visibility even in the murky depth (of the ocean yea or of the smoke machine filled cocktail bar.. hey we won't judge!) Matte black dial HUGE tritium arabic numerals a handsome blocky appeal to these hooked 2s and 7 and what we like to call the "Space invaders" 8 all tritium natural aged to that beautiful creamy patina coloration. all other detail in crisp white. Reversed coloration on day date aperture at 3. Yes of course the day disc is in German No We will not find you one in english (its not a SEIKO it's a GUB Glashütte!) Broad arrow minutes and fat pencil hours lollipop tipped centre sweep seconds. You made a color difference in the tritium dial in comparison to the hands these HAVE NOT been re-lumed the occurrence is correct and all original to this watch. is simply from the use of two different tritium mixes being used a different periods of the watches production but both the dial and the hands are "as they should be" and are a testament to the way GUB watches were put together each apprentice had a different job to do and evidently the hand guy and the dial guy had different tritium mixes. Knowing the history behind the watch and its (at the time) near unique manufacturer procedure we kinda like this contrast. After all a watches dial often tell the watches story The Band One piece fabric nylon watch strap in olive drab a strap well suited to the tool watch and the tool watch eraThe Movement
GUB 11-27
Produced between 1978-1985, 72000 production so by no means a "common" caliber
Featuresautomaticsweep secondday: set by +/-24hdate: set by changing 23:25-24h22 jewelsf = 28800 A/hpower-reserve 37hunidirectional automatic gear with roller freewheel..........SERVICINGWe can offer a comprehensive servicing facility we can service most watches at a fraction of the high street cost, we can look after most watches from pocket watches to trench watches to high end chronographs. Please feel free to contact us buy sending a quick message or call, 07443918591 UK 00447443918591 international, Servicing Contact & Buying & Selling FullyWound@gmail.comPLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDING FOR THIS ITEMRemember that you are buying from a Vintage Watch Company NOT EBAY Therefore Any Problems or queries with an item Please call on our direct No below or message me before contacting ebay for a speedy response. ALSO our feedback and star ratings are very important to us. If, for any reason, you feel that you are not satisfied with the service we have provided or you have any questions or concerns please contact us by ebay messaging before leaving your feedback. We will do all that we can to resolve any issues swiftly and amicably and ensure you get the best.