Gubelin "Disco volante" in 18k Gold, A 1960s Avant-Garde Icon

During an era of profound stylistic experimentation, the renowned Swiss manufacture and jewellery house of Gübelin created pieces that defied classical conventions. This jewelry timepiece captures the essence of Space Age aesthetics with an audacious and hypnotic design. The commanding 18k yellow gold case is characterized by a series of concentric engraved circles in a godron finish, radiating outward from the dial and creating a dynamic effect reminiscent of a solar disc or a sound wave. It is a watch that belongs equally to the worlds of horology and decorative art.

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Collector's Note

Gübelin is historically recognized for its collaborations with the greatest names in watchmaking, including Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet. The pieces produced under their own hallmark in the 1960s are particularly sought after today for their exceptional construction quality and original geometries. The winding crown, recessed invisibly into the side of the case, preserves the perfect circularity of the front profile, a detail that speaks to the obsessive design logic of the period. The wide-scaled leather strap literally traverses the structure of the watch, disappearing beneath the edges of the gold disc in a technical and stylistic solution typical of the finest high jewellery of that era. This is a true gallery piece: not merely an instrument for measuring time, but a fragment of Swiss design history preserved in outstanding condition.

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