1950's GUBELIN Mens Midsize Vintage Watch, Hourglass Style - 18K GOLD

Although not as widely known by many Americans, the name Gubelin is instantly recognized by many European connoisseurs. When it comes to fine watches and jewelry, the name Gubelin represents to our European friends what Tiffany & Co. does to Americans - extremely high quality, desirability, and luxury.

In many respects the companies are quite similar - both have a number of boutiques that retailed the world's finest watches and jewelry from the likes of Patek Philippe, Vacheron & Constantin, and Audemars Piguet; and both crafted under their own respective names certain sought after fine watches and pieces of jewelry.

Popularized around the mid-century, the "Hour-Glass" shape is one of the more elegant forms from the period, exhibiting graceful, sensual lines and perfect symmetry. This watch, while not a true hourglass because the center of the case is not concaved, is nicely suggestive of the shape.