The only movement gruen ever made in the us was the 21 jewel version of the veri thin caliber 335. Arrowhead dial vintage 70s mens gruen precision autowind. All diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. The 430 is the 17jewel precision veri thin high end movement. Antique gruen veri thin precision 12s 17j swiss 14k wgf pocket watch with box an.
A selection of gruen 21 models, all using the 335 veri thin movement. Lovely gruen veri thin precision watch with caliber 430 switzerland from 1941 gruen watch precision model 457 with caliber 430 with 17 jewels from 1941. Over 300 gruen watches identified correctly with the exact model name, date of production, and much more information on each watch model. By the 1940s, most gruen wristwatches were either veri thin or curvex models. Like the curvex, the veri thin was developed to honestly fill fashionable watch case shapes, and was an alternative to using a smaller, lessdurable and lessreliable movement. Fred died in 1945, and his brother george died in 1952. Jack woods article that described how his technique for determining the date a wadsworth case was made was published in the septoct 2012 nawcc journal.
Vintage gruen verithin precision 17j mechanical watch. Vintage gruen veri thin precision 17j mechanical watch. Vintage used watches from oc watch company watch store and watch repair in walnut. A gruen precision 510 is believed to be the first watch worn on screen by james bond. Rare swiss made gruen gents manual winding wristwatches collection rolex prince cal. Contemporary curvex and veri thin movements often are closely related, and can share many parts. By the 1940s, most gruen wristwatches were either veri thin or curvex models, although a few cheaper models with older movements were still produced. In 1938, continuing the success of their verithin pocket watches, gruen also launched a series of verithin wristwatches. Now you have 2 choices for the format of the gruen watch catalog, the original hard cover book or this economical soft cover. For example, a 1945 veri thin epoch is identified as a strap 497. You can already explore more than 800 watches which are classified according to different categories pocket watches, quadron, curex, veri thin, gruen 21, autowind etc. Signed gruen veri thin below the 12 and precision above the 6. As aegler used to manufacture movement for gruen and rolex, both firms did use of the same movement.
The gruen 21 marks a man whose time is precious above. Gruen watches all prices for gruen watches on chrono24. Rose gold filled watch marked gruen veri thin and precision on the dial. Second time ticking gruen verithin precision 10k gold. Get the best deals on gruen watch parts when you shop the largest online selection at. During the 1950s the gruen watch company developed serious problems, went deeply into debt, and. Antique gruen wristwatch repair, mechanical gruen wrist. This offer contains a fine 17j 497 r gold tone plate gruen swiss rouge musical open face pocket watch plays dixie land engine turned on back cover coin edge manual wind movement wind up rouge swiss made music box mounted inside back cover large 55mm white metal dial with. They are considered among collectors as some of the most elegant dress watches of the finest standards and timeless design.
Vintage mens gruen precision mechanical watch with. Elegant 1941 gold gruen veri thin 456 precision 17j watch 10k gf workserviced. Gruen veri thin 435474 vintage 17j swiss watch, 1940s 10k. After world war ii, the american watch industry began to decline. Gruen square pan american 1940s gruen pan american 1940s original dial gruen doctors watch 1931 white gold filled gruen curvex 1936 yellow gold filled gruen curvex 1949 scalloped yellow case gruen precision 1960 chrome case gruen precision day date 1960s gruen precision auto 25 jewel 1960s gruen veri thin 1940s gruen curvex 1945 two tone dial yellow case gruen doctors watch 1931. Gruen veri thin verithin switzerland gold filled watch. With a handwound movement from the gruen factory, this little fieldstyle watch takes us back to the 1950s. Gruen precision verithin 14k gold art deco watch ebth.
Using factory space rented from the american playing card company, in the cincinnati suburb of norwood, gruen set up. Unfollow gruen automatic to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. New listing vintage gruen veri thin rare flip top hunter case. The company was known as the columbus watch manufacturing company and it wouldnt be until 1876 that the company would begin production out of the basement of a bank building in columbus ohio. Discover a large selection of gruen precision watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Find great deals on precision by gruen watches at kohls today. A gruen veri thin precision pocket watch featuring a gold filled case housing an offwhite dial with gold tone arabic numeral hour indicators and moonstyled hands.
These watches are very lowmaintenance for added convenience. I have the same problem with my gruen precision pw. You can already explore more than 800 watches which are classified according to different categories pocket watches, quadron, curex, verithin, gruen 21, autowind etc. Find great deals on ebay for gruen watch veri thin and gruen veri thin pocket watch. This vintage gruen precision wristwatch was disassembled and cleaned. These were available from several makers in small variations and very popular during the early 50s.
Dec 01, 2017 gruen wristwatch repair repair service of a vintage 17 jewel gruen veri thin precision wristwatch. Aug 07, 2017 unfortunately, the brand fell apart in the late 50s following the departure of the original gruen family, scandal and financial disarray, which led to the selling of the name and closure of their ohio offices. The model id guide entry has a little more information. It has raised gold markers, as well as the printed outer minutes chapter and inner military numerals. Home forums horological education watches wrist watches. Gruen precision veri thin 10k gold filled case pocket watch 17 jewels working.
Measuring 32mm wide, the case is a reasonably slim 10mm thick, though perhaps not enough to. The gruen watch catalog duplicated the manuscript by utilizing high resolution scans with powerful image processing that resulted in a book that mirrors the original. We want to give buyers fresh material at unbelievable prices. Its entry is 1945 veri thin epoch, 17 jewel precision, pink or yellow gold filled. Gruen precision for sale in uk 17 used gruen precisions. New listing vintage watch gruen veri thin precision.
The gruen watch catalog economical soft cover by mike. We invite you to browse our collection of gruen vintage swiss watches, from iconic models of this nostalgic brand such as veri thin, curvex and the precision series. Discover a large selection of gruen watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Find great deals on ebay for gruen watches and vintage gruen watches. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. This is the manuscript that was utilized in the 1990s by roy ehrhardt to create his black and white gruen master book. Beautiful vintage movement by gruen 17 jewels diameter 38. As usual, there were surprises along the way that were very eye opening and shed light on the process gruen used in.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Pictured above is a ladies gruen veri thin wrist watch which is still in running. Gruen precision 17 jewels into the search field on the upper right corner of this window. Gruen has a rather tumultuous history and was founded after dietrich gruen applied for a patent of an improved safety pinion in june of 1874. Common as they are today, wristwatches are a relatively new entry into the world of timepieces.
The round watches used the excellent verithin 420ss movement. I realize this is not a truly valuable watch, but the description is as follows. The 431 is the 15jewel, non precision low end movement. Circa 1947 14k gruen precision veri thin pan am militaryaviator mens wristwatch.
If you search a certain watch, just type the marking of the watch dial e. Discussion in american pocket watches started by artbissell, jul 2, 2010. Gruen precision n510ss manual winding 17jewels mens watch 1960s. Technique 1 serial numbers that begin with the letter g or l. Click dating a gruen wristwatch from a wadsworth case serial number to download a pdf copy of the article. Without the crystal, it actually would have been an extremely thin watch, about 6mm, as the case back is totally flat, but i cant argue with a nice dome. The 430 veri thin was launched in 1940 and along with it were the 440 curvex and the 431, 435 veri thins. This elegant cocktail watch features two diamonds and eight synthetic rubies to the 14k yellow gold case. Gruen vintage gruen precision 10kgf case 32mm hand winding. Some are galleries of other gruen watch restorers and have yet to be identified. Apr 17, 2010 the first and only color illustrated guide to gruen wristwatches. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Nice vintage gruen precision looks to be worn a gruen precision watch with black leather strap. A collectors guide to watch enthusiasts everywhere gruen wristwatches have a deep tradition in american history.
Gruen veri thin precision unisex watch 1930s catawiki. Gruen precision all prices for gruen precision watches. Under new ownership, gruen continued producing watches until the mid 70s, with offices in nyc. The gruen watch catalog hard cover by mike barnett. Gruen curvex watch in 14k yellow gold with a silver diamod dial on a brown lizard strap. Gruen very thin 21 jewel precision manual wind 14k yellow gold vintage watch. In 1904, the company introduced the verithin pocket watch movement, a new. If youre searching for a traditional watch to ensure that you always arrive on time, look no further than these gruen quartz movement wristwatches. In 1938, continuing the success of their verithin pocket watches, gruen also launched a series of veri thin wristwatches. Vintage gruen veri thin precision 17j mechanical watch duration. Gruen precision veri thin,50s 21j,10k gf case,classic square mens watch,207. Vintage gruen precision 515 rss swiss mens mechanical wristwatch rare france.
Vintage gruen verithin 435 precision pink 10 k gfd bezel. Pristine gruen veri thin precision watch with gruen 420 ss movement from 1944. The bezel is also very thin, barely a millimeter, which transitions the case side into the large domed acrylic crystal. A gruen precision verithin 14k gold art deco womens watch. This is a model 411c398 gruen verithin, dating to 1940.
Gruen rectangle wristwatches with 17 jewels for sale ebay. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united. Three affordable vintage watches from a historic american. Running vintage mens gruen 330 curvex precision gold filled 17j. Vintage gruen verithin precision 10k gold plated mens wristwatch not working.
Im having some of my watches and other collector items insured, and i dont have a clue as to the value of my fathers 1940s gruen veri thin. This vt apollo was one of my earlier gruen restorations. In addition, the finely crafted swiss movement compares favorably with other mechanisms of the era. Gruen verythin 21 jewel precision manual wind 14k yellow. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. Gruen verithin precision gold filled pocket watch ebth.
Gruen verithin watches are a type of pocket watch that were produced in the earlytwentieth century by the gruen watch company. Though produced in cincinnati, ohio, from 1894 to about 1958, their movements were mostly produced in switzerland. Vintage mens gruen precision collection from london can only accept payment on collection or in advance. They used precision name and associated precision claims so much that they got in some hot water with the us government. However, the movement dates to perhaps earlier, when the brand was familyowned and american. Get the best deals on gruen antique pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Gruen veri thin precision pocket watch with fob gruen veri thin precision pocket watch, roman numerals with seconds subdial. This is one of those situations where the photos just dont do the watch justice. Gruen verithin 435474 vintage 17j swiss watch, 1940s 10k.
Vintage mixed metal gruen veri thin precision 17j 405 manual wristwatch ca. Customs services and international tracking provided. The gruen watch model identification guide volume 1, page 67 is the best among the batch. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gruen verithin precision pocket watch 4544 men 19011949. Gruen 60s vtg rare 18k gold 17j automatic 590ss serviced. If a gruen watch is in good condition, it can be very high in value today. Tm gruen is currently owned worldwide by mz berger, long island city, newyork, us. Most gruens were gold filled watches with some exceptions in solid gold and other metals.
Together these cover the desired combinations of precision, veri thin curvex, and 1517 jewels. Vintage art deco gruen verithin precision pocket watch in gf case. Vintage mens gruen 21 jewel gold verithin precision dress wrist watch. In the 1940s, gruen started building veri thin completely in the u. The watch houses an early 415 manual wind caliber with sub seconds, running on 17. Find great deals on mens precision by gruen watches at kohls today. The movement is marked with gruen watch precision, gxc and switzerland. Gruen verithin precision pocket watch lofty marketplace. For the vt epoch is says caliber 430, yellow or pink gold filled. The twotone dial is also marked gruen, veri thin, precision and switzerland, so it is probably a somewhat grubby, original. A fullcolor duplication of the rare and priceless gruen manuscript that was utilized to create the gruen master book. Gruen precision date 34x34mm, manual winding 15 jewel cal.
Gruen veri thin precision subsecond 27x34mm, manual winding 15 jewel cal. Established in 1894, the gruen watch company was founded by dietrich gruen, a german emigrant, and by the 1920s the company was one of the most expensive and significant watch manufacturers in. The movements are known for their accuracy and precision, making these watches exceptionally. The gruen movement catalog map of noncircular movements. The watch case has a very graceful tonneau shape with lines to the sides, top, and bottom of the crystal that echo earlier decoera stepped cases. Lovely gruen veri thin precision watch with caliber 430. Both are fullcolor books containing over 280 pages of gruen watches. A gruen precision 510 is believed to be the first watch worn on screen by james bond played by sean connery in the 1962 film dr no, and subsequently in from russia with love, goldfinger, you only live twice and diamonds are forever. Nov 22, 2010 im pleased to introduce gruen wristwatches. We have installed a low dome glass crystal is in mint condition with no flaws. Gentlemans gruen veri thin precision wristwatch 1930s oblong case, offwhite face with gold arabic numeral chapter ring, large subsidiary seconds chapter ring.
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