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GUB Güteuhr wristwatch with calibre 28/1

Partially verified

This GUB Güteuhr wristwatch features a manual winding Lange-movement calibre 28/1. According to the source, the watch is constructed with a 3-piece gold case with a snap-on case back and bezel, measuring approximately 32.5 mm in diameter. The silvered dial, marked "GUB Q1", displays even patination and is fitted with gilded alpha hands and a sweep seconds hand. The movement is described as a grainy, silvered calibre 28/1 with 16 jewels. The source states that only 1,437 watches with this specific calibre in gold were produced between 1952 and 1956. This piece is accompanied by an extract from the archives, which dates its sale to 1953, and documentation of an overhaul performed in March 2022. It is noted as being published on page 159 of Kurt Herkner's book 'Glashütter Armbanduhren'.

A front-facing view of the 14k gold GUB Güteuhr wristwatch, featuring the GUB Q1 signed silvered dial and alpha hands.
A front-facing view of the 14k gold GUB Güteuhr wristwatch, featuring the GUB Q1 signed silvered dial and alpha hands. — Henry's Auktionshaus (via Invaluable). Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
www.invaluable.com
Category
Wristwatch · Manual-winding wristwatch
Maker / attribution
GUB (Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb)
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
3400
Source-reported date
1952–1956
Source-reported place
Germany

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Dial Construction

The watch is housed in a 3-piece case finished in 14k gold. The design utilizes a snap-on case back and a snap-on bezel, measuring approximately 32.5 mm in diameter. The case shows signs of wear, with the auction description assigning it a condition grade of 2.

The dial is silvered and exhibits an even patination consistent with its age. It is signed with the "GUB Q1" designation. Time is displayed via gilded alpha-style hands and a sweep seconds hand, complemented by applied triangular hour markers and Arabic numerals at the cardinal positions.

Evidence for this section
  • “3-piece construction case, snap on case back and bezel”
  • “silvered even patinated dial marked GUB Q1”
  • “diameter approx. 32,5 mm”

Movement and Mechanics

The movement is identified as a Lange-calibre 28/1, which is of manual winding construction. It features a grainy, silvered finish and is built with 16 jewels. The auction description notes the movement condition as 2-3.

According to manufacturer records, this specific configuration was limited in production, with only 1,437 gold watches containing the calibre 28.1 produced between 1952 and 1956. The timepiece underwent an overhaul in March 2022.

Evidence for this section
  • “manual winding”
  • “grainy silvered movement, 16 jewels”
  • “only 1437 watches calibre 28.1 in gold have been produced between 1952 and 1956”

Provenance and Documentation

The watch is documented by an extract of the archives, which indicates that it was sold in 1953. In addition to the archival record, the watch is accompanied by an invoice detailing an overhaul completed in March 2022.

It is specifically mentioned as being published in the work 'Glashütter Armbanduhren' by Kurt Herkner, appearing on page 159.

Evidence for this section
  • “GDR according to extract of the archives sold in 1953”

Open research questions

  • What is the specific archival reference number for this individual watch?
  • What are the precise technical characteristics distinguishing the Q1-marked dial from standard production dials of this period?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for GUB Güteuhr wristwatch with calibre 28/1
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerGUB (Glashütter Uhrenbetrieb)“GUB Güteuhr with Lange-movement calibre 28/1”
Case Material14k gold“14k gold wristwatch”
Production dates1952-1956“only 1437 watches calibre 28.1 in gold have been produced between 1952 and 1956”
MovementLange-movement calibre 28/1“Lange-movement calibre 28/1”
Dial markingGUB Q1“silvered even patinated dial marked GUB Q1”
Diameter32.5 mm“diameter approx. 32,5 mm”
Jewels16“16 jewels”
Included itemsExtract of the archives and overhaul invoice“extract of the archives as well as overhaul invoice from March 2022 enclosed”

Visible details

  • Gilded alpha hands
  • Silvered, patinated dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9
  • Applied triangular hour markers
  • Three-piece case construction with snap-on components

Research qualifications

  • Condition of case and movement reported as grade 2 and 2-3 respectively by the auctioneer
  • Exact 1953 provenance relies on the provided extract of the archives

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

GUB Güteuhr with Lange-movement calibre 28/1

Reviewed 2026-10-26 · Record 04d69e656a

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