Vintage GUB Glashütte Spezimatic - A Wrist Watch With History. Revieww

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  • Опубліковано 6 сер 2024
  • A vintage GUB Glashütte Spezimatic is the star in this video. I borrowed the piece from www.poljot24.de and examined it in detail. Topics are the watch itself, features, movement, dial and hands, but also the interesting history of Glashütte after World War 2.
    Learn more about watches from the GDR, the Cold War and long lasting quality in watchmaking.
    00:00 Start
    00:20 Spezimatic or Omega Genève?
    003:01 Glashütte after World War 2. Reparation and new beginning.
    05:10 Spezimatic Review in the light box.
    12:16 The watch on the wrist.
    13:30 Outro.
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  • @neilziesing7761
    @neilziesing7761 3 роки тому +7

    I have been collecting these for several years now. They represent an amazing value in the vintage watch category. Interesting to note that the Spezimatic and the Spezichron models are included in the company history of the current incarnation of Glashütte.

  • @deedee8568
    @deedee8568 3 роки тому +2

    15 minutes of serenity in a turbulent week.

  • @stefanseelmann3595
    @stefanseelmann3595 3 роки тому +5

    I'm so glad I found your video. I inherited my grandfather's Glasshute Spezimatic from the 60's. His name was Ludwig and he was a engineer at the Junkers plant in Dessau. It's such a beautiful watch

    • @kha6905
      @kha6905 9 місяців тому

      amazing, me had also a great grandfather in the Junkers plant dessau.
      me become the spezimatic in gold bright from my grandfather (after a big service, so looks new)

  • @adrianrouse5148
    @adrianrouse5148 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to see people appreciating the gub watches. I have a few they work well and look great

  • @HannesHeuer
    @HannesHeuer 3 роки тому +5

    I have two GBUs fromm my grandfahter amazing pieces

  • @BongoManal
    @BongoManal 3 роки тому +1

    Danke für die tollen reviews, schaue ich mir sehr gern an!

  • @johnstyron6543
    @johnstyron6543 3 роки тому +2

    That is absolutely BAD!!! Tim. 👏🏻. Thank you for another excellent presentation and historical discussion.

  • @winstonwang9417
    @winstonwang9417 Рік тому +2

    Very beautiful watch! Just as reference, Alex Skarsgard also wore a gold dial version of this GUB in the movie: “Mute”(2018).

  • @glennharris3862
    @glennharris3862 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Tim. I just bought a Spezimatic on your recommendation. Excellent video as usual.

  • @balesjo
    @balesjo Рік тому +1

    I've kept an eye on these watches for the last year, and now at the threshold of 2023, there are some excellent deals to be had on these. In fact, I have found one today that looks to be the same design as the present day Glashutte Original Sixties Annual Edition
    1-39-52-14-02-04. It has a black dial and is a beauty, for the price of $325 USD. It is noted that it has been serviced, which would make the deal even more desirable. I've noted it as a watch on my list to keep an eye one, since I could afford this one but the new Glashutte Original version is selling for $6700 USD.

  • @peternerenst
    @peternerenst Рік тому +1

    What a great review. Nice with historical background 😊😊😊

  • @someguy4194
    @someguy4194 3 роки тому +3

    I bought one immediately. Thanks for the tip!

  • @AbdulRWatches
    @AbdulRWatches 3 роки тому +2

    Great video summerization of both watches, I always liked the Glashütte Original more than Omega , and now I like the Spezimatic even more.

  • @lucafwn
    @lucafwn 3 роки тому +1

    It's the first time I hear about GUB Glashütte (apart from your IG). My knowledge of DDR watches was limited to Ruhla, which was on a completely different level. This watch is stunning - I will think about getting one.

  • @allanreardon
    @allanreardon 3 роки тому +1

    I don't really like gold watches, except for a couple. I've thought for a while I'd like a black dial gold watch. This is right up my alley.

  • @henrywest7217
    @henrywest7217 3 роки тому +5

    This was a fantastic presentation today. I liked your thumbnail history. You're enthusiasm for this beautiful piece is palpable.

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  3 роки тому +3

      Thank you! I really had fun with the production of this video.

    • @petergoulding2421
      @petergoulding2421 3 роки тому +1

      I loved the comparison with a big black limo..perfect analogy 👌 thanks Tim.

  • @masonknives92
    @masonknives92 3 роки тому +1

    A very interesting video, thanks Tim much appreciated!

  • @johnmcdonagh1607
    @johnmcdonagh1607 3 роки тому +1

    Brilliant content, thanks Tim 👍.

  • @x201t
    @x201t 9 місяців тому +1

    Great video! I own a Spezimatic myself with stainless steel case.

  • @timschubardt
    @timschubardt 3 роки тому +10

    Great video. The thing is that those watches werent actually easily avialable for most GDR citizen without connections or D-Mark, so most of them actually wore Ruhla, which were produced in masses and actually inferior to the GUB watches. GUB also made some cool chronograph watches. Best regards.:)

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  3 роки тому +3

      Interesting addition, thank you.

    • @Chris-wr9hv
      @Chris-wr9hv 9 місяців тому

      Tim is right. You can buy one only in a Dollar Shop with $$😢

  • @oscargustavoarcosruiz8793
    @oscargustavoarcosruiz8793 3 роки тому

    Ok, you have convinced me with that contagious emotion; It almost seemed that you would kiss the watch.😁
    I remember the first time you introduced a Spezimatic, so I thought "that could be a good watch for me." Now that I know the price I am sure it is for me. Unfortunately ne poljot24 no longer have a model like the one you presented, dated, I will have to wait.

  • @bradandkarlathiessen9036
    @bradandkarlathiessen9036 3 роки тому +1

    Great video. Get them while they are still relatively cheap. When Omega started to edge their brand and prices up market, the price of vintage Omega went up with it. A similar thing is happening with Glashutte Original and Glashutte GUB. Glashutte Original is embracing it's lineage with GUB (putting out some heritage homages and keeping the cursive Glashutte style font as GUB). The rise of the Glashutte Original brand includes the rise in prices of Glashutte GUB.

  • @pgsahlman
    @pgsahlman 3 роки тому +1

    Excellent video Tim!!!

  • @saschapatzig3960
    @saschapatzig3960 3 роки тому +1

    Hallo Tim, ich habe eben deinen Kanal entdeckt und schon das erste Video von dir hat mich total begeistert!! Essentieller Inhalt zur Uhr und der Geschichte von Glashütte, in einem sehr angenehm, entspannten Vortragsstil. Ich finde es übrigens schön wie du auf das Geräusch des Rotors eingehst und würde mir wünschen das sowas öfter gemacht wird. Warum geht eigentlich niemand auf den Klang der Uhren ein? Vielleicht ist das zu nerdy doch ich fänd's toll. Bin gespannt auf deine anderen Videos.

  • @austindillon443
    @austindillon443 3 роки тому +1

    I owned this watch. Sold it a few weeks back. Cool watch

  • @override39
    @override39 3 роки тому +1

    a very cute watch.enjoy

  • @c.w.9615
    @c.w.9615 3 роки тому +4

    The vintage timex dates work the same way. This GUB is very ideal.

  • @brunonjezic6208
    @brunonjezic6208 3 роки тому +2

    I understand love for rotor noice... I have 50s Rodina that has beautiful prrrr

  • @KHGuitarFreak1988
    @KHGuitarFreak1988 3 роки тому +2

    I own a day/date Spezichron. Fun watch :D

  • @DenisHauser
    @DenisHauser 3 роки тому +2

    Very nice watch! :)

  • @loreyhoffman4084
    @loreyhoffman4084 3 роки тому +1

    Superb commentary!

  • @1212matt
    @1212matt 2 роки тому +1

    I'm hoping my Hamilton Watch will look somewhat similar to this one absolutely love the watch I ordered a Hamilton intra-matic automatic

  • @peroperic3692
    @peroperic3692 3 роки тому +2

    I recently found an old swiss watch from a relative, I would say 1960s era, polished it and gave it a new croc strap. This thing fits and looks like a million dollars. I think without this happening, I would have missed out on so much about the watch collecting, because I was convinced that sub 38mm watches are just old fashioned and not worth the hassle.

    • @mobsize7
      @mobsize7 3 роки тому +1

      Baš sam se pitao imali naših ljudi da prati ovog čovjeka. :)

    • @peroperic3692
      @peroperic3692 3 роки тому +1

      @@mobsize7 😄😄😎👍

  • @tonycollard4185
    @tonycollard4185 3 роки тому +1

    Tim, Tim, Tim, you are influencing the market!! After your video, I found an identical one on Ebay (UK seller) and within an hour, it was sold. Your fault!! Please warn me next time you do this!!
    Beautiful watch . The way I can tell this is if I check out available versions of the watch you are featuring on Ebay during your video.
    BTW, you can certainly become a Documentary Narrator!! Your description of the GUB history was like watching a history programme on TV!
    Best Wishes!!

    • @woodyjag4084
      @woodyjag4084 3 роки тому +3

      Hi your right he is influencing the market, I have to confess I think it was me that bought the U.K. one straight after watching Tim’s review....sorry I really hope you find one soon too 🙏🏻🤞

    • @tonycollard4185
      @tonycollard4185 3 роки тому

      @@woodyjag4084 Hahaha. 🤣 No problems. Enjoy your new watch!!

  • @stevefox8605
    @stevefox8605 3 роки тому +1

    Does nowt for me tbh, tho I like the Gold and Black, reminds me of the old JPS Norton rotary racing bikes (or the 70s F1 cars if that's your thing). For me I'm not a fan of vintage (too small, too fragile) but love a good modern retro reissue.
    Cheers mate 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @mobsize7
    @mobsize7 3 роки тому +2

    He should put a batterfly clasp on the strap in order to prevent demaging.

  • @fromwatcheswithlove8717
    @fromwatcheswithlove8717 2 роки тому +1

    As far as I understand bebore 1967, all GUB watches were branded as GUB, and after 1967, models are branded as Glahutte. so your sample most likely is produced after 1966

  • @jimbrown2044
    @jimbrown2044 3 роки тому +1

    I have 2 watches I bought in UK in the mid 80s that have made in GDR on the dial, they are branded as saxon and are inexpensive probably non jewelled movements,they still work ok though.

  • @kaybunnecke
    @kaybunnecke Рік тому +1

    HY , I recently bought my second GUB spezimatic . In order of my research about them I found that you are maybe mistaken about the refurbishment front plates , as far as I seen on all spezimatic in black and white , furbish is on all the sides of numbers and parts placed on that plate. I think GUB correctional sprayed after the placing of the parts on the plate . Maybe you would like to look in to that .. Regards Kay

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  Рік тому

      Hi there and thank you for the hint. I will ask some questions.

  • @prof.jazzberger8624
    @prof.jazzberger8624 8 місяців тому +1

    Geiles Video alder

  • @williammiller8317
    @williammiller8317 3 роки тому +1

    I’m not much of a fan of dress watches, but that’s certainly a good looking piece.

  • @Andi_AMA_Guitars
    @Andi_AMA_Guitars 3 роки тому +2

    Tipp: Du kannst das Alter dieser GUB Uhr innen am Rand des Uhrwerks ablesen. Da ist eine drei- oder vierstellige Zahl eingraviert. Jahr+Monat. Bei meiner 661, also Januar 1966.

  • @WeibenWang
    @WeibenWang 3 роки тому +1

    Spezi, wie das Getränk? Tolle Geschichte. Ich wusste gar nichts von der Herkunft von Glashütte Original. Übrigens, leihen/leihen vs. borrow/lend. 😇

  • @michaelbedford8017
    @michaelbedford8017 3 роки тому +2

    Nice to see a mature attitude towards a possible redial.
    Btw. do you need a licence to open a 'Printed Croc' farm in the EU? Something modest with a snack kiosk and a few rides for the kids.

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  3 роки тому +1

      That would be something, right? An animal with skin in the style of a printed texture! :-D Eat this!

  • @jach99
    @jach99 3 роки тому

    These pieces seem like such a good value! Does anyone know if they made any stainless watches? Everything I can find seems to be plated, either chrome plated or gold plated...

    • @KHGuitarFreak1988
      @KHGuitarFreak1988 3 роки тому

      Stainless steel might apply to the watch that was made just after reunification, albeit those would have ETA movements in them

  • @Ossory88
    @Ossory88 3 роки тому +1

    Hut ab für den Zustand der Uhr. Aber schwarz und gold zusammen ist irgendwie nicht mein Ding.

  • @woodyjag3398
    @woodyjag3398 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Tim
    Does have a hand winding function or do you have to just give it a shake?
    Lovely watch though

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  3 роки тому +1

      It has a winding function, but I didn't use it. Runs after a shake.

    • @woodyjag3398
      @woodyjag3398 3 роки тому +2

      @@CasebackWatches TIM, thank you for your reply and also your wonderful content which helps immensely in these very difficult and stay at home times here in the U.K.

  • @brunonjezic6208
    @brunonjezic6208 3 роки тому

    Dang... Im shure this video will risw prices on GUB... I was eyeing those for long time but didnt found perfect one for me... Dang

  • @chrisb5986
    @chrisb5986 3 роки тому +1

    That's a beaut.

  • @idid1866
    @idid1866 3 роки тому +3

    Looks good, would have been better with no date!

    • @bradandkarlathiessen9036
      @bradandkarlathiessen9036 3 роки тому +1

      They made a very similar no date watch with with the 70.1 cal. movement. The nice thing is they are usually cheaper then the Spezimatic version.

  • @russellalfonso2962
    @russellalfonso2962 Рік тому +1

    Do you know if GUB watches ever came with a porcelain dial? I have one that appears to have a porcelain dial, but not sure. Perhaps it's enamel because there is an old glossy sheen on the surface .

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  Рік тому

      Sorry, I don't know. You could ask in a forum with a GUB section.

  • @magicdidel438
    @magicdidel438 3 роки тому +1

    Hallo,
    Glashütter Uhren wurden sogar in den Westen exportiert. Man konnte sie im Quellekatalog unter dem Markennahmen „Meister Anker“ für ca. 40, 50 Mark bestellen.

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  3 роки тому

      Aber Meister Anker stand dann nicht auf dem Blatt, oder?

    • @magicdidel438
      @magicdidel438 3 роки тому +1

      @@CasebackWatches Doch, Es wurden auch Ruhla-Uhrwerke verbaut aber auch Glashütte Uhren

  • @adityasanthanam1945
    @adityasanthanam1945 3 роки тому +1

    I dream of being able to buy a clean, real GUB Glashütte Spezimatic at an affordable price. Prices are rising, and online, there are fakes to watch out for.

  • @petergplus6667
    @petergplus6667 3 роки тому +2

    U missed an opportunity to call Swatch a "Heuschrecke".

  • @alandunne6572
    @alandunne6572 3 роки тому +1

    There is a polish lad on ebay selling a few of them for around 220 euro are they worth it

    • @KHGuitarFreak1988
      @KHGuitarFreak1988 3 роки тому

      I think those are refurbished. Not sure how original they are

    • @alandunne6572
      @alandunne6572 3 роки тому

      @@KHGuitarFreak1988 just looked a little bit more into it and there are alot coming out of Poland and ukraine that are just refurbished.ill stay away

    • @KHGuitarFreak1988
      @KHGuitarFreak1988 3 роки тому

      @@alandunne6572 Just like any vintage watch, you don't necessarily know if they repainted the dial

  • @TopSecretVid
    @TopSecretVid 3 роки тому +1

    If I didn’t have a face for radio Id probably have a UA-cam watch channel..

  • @user-lj8bc3uc7z
    @user-lj8bc3uc7z 2 роки тому +1

    Hello
    I want this watch Is it possible to contact you?

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  2 роки тому

      The watch was from www.poljot24.de
      I think there are still some available.

  • @RobertoGonzalez-ot8hn
    @RobertoGonzalez-ot8hn 7 місяців тому

    I am happy with my gub glashutte, not spezamitic though

  • @frohbergfred65
    @frohbergfred65 3 роки тому

    Warum machst Du das nicht auf deutsch?

    • @CasebackWatches
      @CasebackWatches  3 роки тому +1

      Weil ich Spaß an Fremdsprachen habe und man mit Englisch wesentlich mehr Menschen erreicht.

  • @immanuelmarley1115
    @immanuelmarley1115 3 роки тому +1

    Fantastic 😍💋 💝💖♥️❤️

  • @JSarmat86
    @JSarmat86 3 роки тому

    Why the seconds hand is so short? She is even shorter than the minutes hand! Because of that, the entire handset looks like it's from other watch.
    Oh, and the strap is to thick for this watch!

  • @Konsaliki
    @Konsaliki 3 роки тому +2

    Jetzt wird der arme Julian Kampmann überrannt... Hättest um seinetwillen ruhig ein etwas weniger herausragendes Exemplar präsentieren können. ;)
    Ich kratze schon einmal den Rest vom Weihnachtsgeld zusammen...

  • @KillingTimeWithNorman
    @KillingTimeWithNorman 3 роки тому +2

    Not crazy at all - rattly, scratchy, loud rotors are the worst!

  • @tyresezaid6212
    @tyresezaid6212 3 роки тому +1

    2:32 I like that😍💋 💝💖❤️

  • @kleefan8
    @kleefan8 3 роки тому +1

    I don't like that you are talking about Spezimatic, because I am trying to find one... but I won't tell you which one. 😂