Ouch... and might I say a bit of a jump to conclusion with zero facts behind you. I didn't buy this from some yutz in Ukraine and have a bit more sense than that in my watch collecting, noob here or not, thanks. Wouldn't normally do this, but I'm pasting the link below from the auction to read for yourself (if you care to). Seller, from Minnesota (which last I checked is not in Ukraine) has a sterling rep (his 1 negative looks totally bogus actually) and has regularly sold what look like some damn nice, unique original watches (or I really don't know what I'm looking at and he sells a ton of Ukraine specials from Minny.) If what Seller says about himself and his collection/purchasing of only watches with original dials carries any truth, then you're way off base.
GUB Glashutte certainly was the name of the brand at that time (1950s) and, to the best of my limited knowledge, was not the high end maker of now at all. (I have a few German Stowas from this period too, also not to the same quality as a Stowa of today) The movement in this particular watch is quite typical for GUB watches of that time. So, forgive me, but I respectfully disagree with your comment. However, at the end of the day you could certainly be right and I'll find out when the watch arrives that Seller is a shady thief. That said, I'd be surprised if there aren't others on here that haven't at least bid on something from Ebay seller "rarevintagewatches" before. Perhaps they have and there's some thread I don't know of on here calling this guy out, but he offers a 14 day, no questions asked return policy. So if you are indeed right, this goes back to Mound, Ukraine, rather Minnesota, and it cost me $15 shipping back and forth (or one less leather or NATO strap that I don't really need.)
Have at it ulackfocus:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1950s-Vintage-Stainless-Glashutte-W-Original-Rare-Black-White-Ceramic-Dial-/161855393265?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2047675.l2557&nma=true&si=jxLVVxYLp5UV2nwIBQHjerJU%2FpE%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=ncPurchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network
I look forward to your reply.
- Eric
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