In the quiet post-war streets of Glashütte in 1956, a small mechanical wonder came to life in the workshops of the Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe. A master watchmaker, with steady hands and an eye for detail, assembled this elegant rectangular Tank-style watch and gave the reliable Caliber 60 its first winding. Its gleaming gold-plated case and refined champagne dial spoke of a rebirth of refinement and the timeless style of the 1950s crafted far from mass production. The unique serial number 67417 was proudly stamped into the metal, and the watch left the factory to mark decades of human moments. Over the next seventy years it traveled through the lives of successive owners, the small seconds at six o’clock turning without complaint as the world around it changed. Today the dial wears a beautiful, lived-in patina an individual character that tells of countless cherished moments, warm handshakes, and the relentless but wondrous passage of time.
This Tank-style model from Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe was conceived in the conservative optimism of the 1950s: compact, rectilinear, and tailored for understatement. Powered by the dependable Caliber 60 a hand-wound movement designed for robustness the design prioritized legibility and endurance over ornament. Early examples were finished with gold plating and discreet dials in champagne and ivory, appealing to professionals and style-conscious owners who sought quality away from mainstream trends. Serial number 67417 places this piece among the mid-production run of 1956, making it a genuine period example whose aged patina and service history reflect seven decades of continuous life on the wrist.
Model: Gub glashütte Tank
Reverence: 37/376/1010
Serial number: 67417
Year: 1956
Material: 14k GP / Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Amazing original condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition
Condition dial: Simply fantastic Champagne patina dial
Timepiece information: Cal. 60, manual movement
Last service: 28-11-2025
functions: Time
Dimensions: 24×39mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
In the quiet post-war streets of Glashütte in 1956, a small mechanical wonder came to life in the workshops of the Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe. A master watchmaker, with steady hands and an eye for detail, assembled this elegant rectangular Tank-style watch and gave the reliable Caliber 60 its first winding. Its gleaming gold-plated case and refined champagne dial spoke of a rebirth of refinement and the timeless style of the 1950s crafted far from mass production. The unique serial number 67417 was proudly stamped into the metal, and the watch left the factory to mark decades of human moments. Over the next seventy years it traveled through the lives of successive owners, the small seconds at six o’clock turning without complaint as the world around it changed. Today the dial wears a beautiful, lived-in patina an individual character that tells of countless cherished moments, warm handshakes, and the relentless but wondrous passage of time.
This Tank-style model from Glashütter Uhrenbetriebe was conceived in the conservative optimism of the 1950s: compact, rectilinear, and tailored for understatement. Powered by the dependable Caliber 60 a hand-wound movement designed for robustness the design prioritized legibility and endurance over ornament. Early examples were finished with gold plating and discreet dials in champagne and ivory, appealing to professionals and style-conscious owners who sought quality away from mainstream trends. Serial number 67417 places this piece among the mid-production run of 1956, making it a genuine period example whose aged patina and service history reflect seven decades of continuous life on the wrist.
Model: Gub glashütte Tank
Reverence: 37/376/1010
Serial number: 67417
Year: 1956
Material: 14k GP / Stainless steel
Box and/or papers: Naked
Condition case: Amazing original condition, very light signs of use
Condition glass: Amazing original condition
Condition strap: Amazing condition
Condition dial: Simply fantastic Champagne patina dial
Timepiece information: Cal. 60, manual movement
Last service: 28-11-2025
functions: Time
Dimensions: 24×39mm
Extra: 6 month warranty certificate and official authenticity papers
