Founded in Lucerne in 1854, Gübelin is revered as one of Switzerland's most prestigious jewelers and watch retailers. While famous for retailing giants like Patek Philippe, their in-house models are masterful, highly exclusive creations. The "Ipsomatic", derived from Latin to signify its self-winding mechanism, represents elite Swiss high society and is an incredibly rare find on the open market today.This watch perfectly captures the mid-century aesthetic that modern collectors covet. The elegantly proportioned 34mm case houses a dial with magnificent appeal. The original dial and sharp Dauphine hands show visible, authentic aging, a highly prized "honest" condition proving the watch has lived a life and hasn't been scrubbed clean by over-restoration. It features striking foil gold-tone Roman numerals at the even hours. The visible surface wear simply adds to the story of a well-loved tool watch wrapped in a dressy exterior, signifying the high-quality waterproof watchmaking of the 1950s. Fitted to a warm brown leather strap, it is a versatile vintage piece with undeniable charm.
Internally, Gübelin sourced the best base movements on the market and had their master watchmakers finish them to exceptionally high standards. This Ipsomatic is powered by a base Felsa Bidynator movement, a historically significant and innovative caliber that pioneered bi-directional automatic winding.
Brand: Gübelin
Model: Ipsomatic
Era: Mid-Century (circa 1950s)
Size: 34mm
Case Style: Stainless steel with a decagonal (10-sided) screw-down caseback
Dial: Mixed gold-tone Roman numeral and stick indices with beautiful, honest patina
Hands: Sharp Dauphine hands
Movement: Automatic (Felsa Bidynator base)
A standalone Gübelin watch represents the ultimate "If You Know, You Know" appeal. To the average person, it’s just an old watch; to a seasoned collector, it represents elite Swiss high society. Because Gübelin specialized in very small production runs for their exclusive clientele, retailer-exclusive watches like this are highly sought after. It offers the romance of a 1950s Lucerne boutique combined with the horological importance of the early automatic Felsa movement. The beautifully aged, unpolished dial and classic 34mm sizing make this the perfect understated, elegant choice for the serious vintage collector.
All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
Founded in Lucerne in 1854, Gübelin is revered as one of Switzerland's most prestigious jewelers and watch retailers. While famous for retailing giants like Patek Philippe, their in-house models are masterful, highly exclusive creations. The "Ipsomatic", derived from Latin to signify its self-winding mechanism, represents elite Swiss high society and is an incredibly rare find on the open market today.This watch perfectly captures the mid-century aesthetic that modern collectors covet. The elegantly proportioned 34mm case houses a dial with magnificent appeal. The original dial and sharp Dauphine hands show visible, authentic aging, a highly prized "honest" condition proving the watch has lived a life and hasn't been scrubbed clean by over-restoration. It features striking foil gold-tone Roman numerals at the even hours. The visible surface wear simply adds to the story of a well-loved tool watch wrapped in a dressy exterior, signifying the high-quality waterproof watchmaking of the 1950s. Fitted to a warm brown leather strap, it is a versatile vintage piece with undeniable charm.
Internally, Gübelin sourced the best base movements on the market and had their master watchmakers finish them to exceptionally high standards. This Ipsomatic is powered by a base Felsa Bidynator movement, a historically significant and innovative caliber that pioneered bi-directional automatic winding.
Brand: Gübelin
Model: Ipsomatic
Era: Mid-Century (circa 1950s)
Size: 34mm
Case Style: Stainless steel with a decagonal (10-sided) screw-down caseback
Dial: Mixed gold-tone Roman numeral and stick indices with beautiful, honest patina
Hands: Sharp Dauphine hands
Movement: Automatic (Felsa Bidynator base)
A standalone Gübelin watch represents the ultimate "If You Know, You Know" appeal. To the average person, it’s just an old watch; to a seasoned collector, it represents elite Swiss high society. Because Gübelin specialized in very small production runs for their exclusive clientele, retailer-exclusive watches like this are highly sought after. It offers the romance of a 1950s Lucerne boutique combined with the horological importance of the early automatic Felsa movement. The beautifully aged, unpolished dial and classic 34mm sizing make this the perfect understated, elegant choice for the serious vintage collector.
All watch purchases from Arrows Vintage Watches include a 48-hour return window. If you’re not fully satisfied, you may return the watch at your expense using the same insured shipping method it was sent with, and in the same condition it was received. Once the watch is returned and inspected, refunds will be issued within 7 days via the original payment method.
All returns and cancellations will be charged a restocking fee around 3% of the total item price. This is the cost of using a payment processor on the site.
