{"product_id":"gubelin-two-register-chronograph-1950s-as00495","title":"Gübelin Two Register Chronograph - 1950s","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_description\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe post war era brought a resurgence of refined watchmaking to Europe.  During the war, both the Axis and Allied watch manufactures were producing simple, reliable chronometers to support an array of military needs.  But when the war ended, and these simple military timepieces were no longer in high demand, manufactures on both sides of the Atlantic returned to the craft of designing and producing \u003cem\u003ebeautiful\u003c\/em\u003e timepieces.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe European luxury retailer E. Gübelin was no exception.  During the post-war years, Gübelin, Switzerland's version of Tiffany, began working with small swiss manufactures to create gorgeous gentleman's pieces replete with form and function.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular timepiece was produced for Gübelin in the mid 50s, and features a manual-wound 14 ligne, Valjoux 22 movement.   With its machined steel 38mm \"tub\" case design, this exceptional timepiece represents the quintessential union of elegance and wearability.  The gorgeously patinated dial and gold-colored handset offset the steel case perfectly, making this watch ideal for formal and casual wear alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we occasionally find pieces \u003cem\u003esigned\u003c\/em\u003e by Gübelin, it is a true rarity to find one manufactured \u003cem\u003efor\u003c\/em\u003e them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"product_details\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gübelin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":3274549057,"sku":null,"price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0809\/1255\/products\/Gubelin_Two_Register_Chronograph_1950s_Culture1.jpg?v=1433298714","url":"https:\/\/www.analogshift.com\/products\/gubelin-two-register-chronograph-1950s-as00495","provider":"Analog:Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}