Early 70s vintage gruen automatic in square white metal case and with great condition original dial. Fully restored 1944 gruen 21j precision twisted bezel ref. Gruen precision n510ss manual winding 17jewels mens watch 1960s. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.
The other gruen has a round watch case and is joined to a stainless steel expansion bracelet. The man says 25 jewel movements are better because they keep more accurate timing, is this true. Total watch repair is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your gruen watch co watch. Vintage gruen precision autowind 25 jewel mens swiss made watch. The movements are known for their accuracy and precision, making these watches exceptionally. Vintage gruen precision 25 jewels autowind wristwatch ebth. The second threedigit number is the gruen style number. Make offer vintage gruen precision autowind n710 ss 25 jewels 35 mm mens watch. Bulova watch identification guide waterstone watches. Vintage gruen precision autowind mens 25 jewel goldtone wristwatch, swissmade. Dial signed gruen precision 25 jewels autowind and swiss. More information needed on a model 299 gruen precision 25. This is a very accurate piece, and measures 33mm in diameter. The automatic movement was just cleaned and includes a quickset date feature.
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. There might be another gruen 25 jewel movement from earlier in the 1960s but these are predominently 17 jewels. Champagne color with signs of age refer to the pictures crystal. Gruen precision diver 17 jewels jerryct sep 8, 2017. Waltham and elgin also suffered the same fate during the period. Starting with the early gruen quadron watches from the1920s the higher priced and more accurate gruen watches with 17 jewels were called gruen precision to make a difference to the cheaper and less accurate watches with only 15 jewels. Popular band types for gruen automatic movement wristwatches. All available gruen books, serial numbers, general purpose dating tools are discussed. More information needed on a model 299 gruen precision 25 jewels. Vintage gruen precision 25 jewel automatic wrsitwatch.
Make offer vintage gruen ufo automatic, gold plated oval case, blue dial swiss cal. Gruen model 330356 curvex coronet 1938 the curvex coronet is one of the most soughtafter gruen watches. Welcome to dietrich gruen historic facts and figures, regarding the achievements of dietrich gruen for his family, for his clients, for his company, for the watch world and for the gruen trademark. The 518ca would be a gruen labeled as2063 movement, also 25 jewel, so i assume it would be at least similar. Get the best deals on gruen 25 jewel watch when you shop the largest online selection at.
Waterstone vintage watches was born out of one mans passion for mechanical wrist watches. On chrono24 youll find 32 preowned gruen precision watches and you can buy a preowned watch or sell a preowned gruen. In your case, doing a search for 800 cd only brought up two links to similar models, but just an age range. If you open the back of the watch and put the watch with the crown facing away from you, you should be able to locate a tiny screw left of the stem. Vintage womens gruen precision genuine carved scarabbeetle cabochon multi semi precious gemstones,designer quartz watch,gift for her. If so, can this help me estimate the date of the watch. Vintage gruen precision autowind mens automatic watch 25 jewels 712 ss champagne dial swiss made circa 1960s runs case. Make offer vintage gruen precision 25 jewel automatic gold plated date watch leather band. It was in business from about 1894 to 1958 and was based in cincinnati, ohio. Rare historical documents, books, pictures, serial numbers, dating methods. Yellow goldfilled gruen curvex precision, produced in the 1940s, is a rare curved rectangular drivers edgeofwrist watch. Nov 03, 2011 visit us for this item and more on ebay.
Antique gruen wristwatch repair, mechanical gruen wrist. Hi, just want to share on the forum my new acquisition off ebay. Here is a vintage 1960s gruen autowind in all original condition. It too, has a silver tone dial and a full set of arabic numeral hour markers. If youre searching for a traditional watch to ensure that you always arrive on time, look no further than these gruen quartz movement wristwatches. Sold archive gruen gruen precision 25 jewel autowind mens watch.
Its dial is silver tone with bright polished hands and hour indices. In about 1922, the company built the precision factory in biel bienne, switzerland. The gruen watch catalog is the color version of this book. Gruen precision 25 jewel autowind mens automatic watch. Vintage gruen precision autowind mens 25jewel goldtone. Rare 1950s 14k gold case gruen autowind watch in mint working condition. Discover a large selection of gruen precision watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Vintage vantage 17 jewels, manualwind mens goldtone watch, daydate, made in west germany. Technique 1 serial numbers that begin with the letter g or l. This family heirloom vintage gruen wristwatch with the original box was serviced and repaired. Are 25 jewel watches any better than say a 17 jewel watch movement. Common as they are today, wristwatches are a relatively new entry into the world of timepieces. How i install third wheel on watch, gruen precision.
Gruen yellow gold curvex drivers wristwatch for sale at 1stdibs. Vintage mens gruen 21 jewel gold verithin precision dress wrist watch. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. You seem to have the knack of finding very, very battered watches. Vintage gruen verithin precision 17 jewels pocket watch movement 39. The radical curved design was gruens take on the drivers watch, some of the most fascinating, unusual and collectable wristwatches of the 1930s. Slot in the stem fully and fasten this screw with an appropriate screw driver. Aug 12, 2017 gruen precision wristwatch repair repair service of a vintage gruen 21 grade 335 21 jewel wristwatch. Generally speaking, the caliber and style number pairs are uniquely assigned to one particular gruen watch model. This unusual round 19 jewel gruen precision keeps good time and is in excellent condition.
The case is goldtoned base metal with a screw back to help keep out contaminants. Save gruen precision 17 jewel ladies watch to get email. A vintage gruen wristwatch with a calendar window at the third hour position. 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. The dial features raised gold toned markers and a sweep second hand. The 431 is the 15 jewel, non precision low end movement. This watch had a broken pivot on the third wheel so i. James bond watch of choice for actor sean connery as ian flemings agent 007 in the eon productions films dr no 1962, from russia with love 1963, goldfinger 1964, you only live twice 1967, and diamonds are forever 1971. Antique and vintage gruen watches are watches produced by the american manufacturer the gruen company. Preowned gruen precision buy a preowned gruen precision watch. Gruen caliber 510 precision analog wristwatch with subsidiaryseconds dial. New gruen wristwatch dating method for watches from 1935 1956. Get the best deals on gruen diamond jewelry and save up to 70% off at poshmark now.
Vintage mens classic style gruen precision, autowind, 25 jewel watch. Gruen curvex watch in 14k yellow gold with a silver diamod dial on a brown lizard strap. The 20mm x 36mm curved case has a snapback with dedication that can be removed, a stepped bezel, and hooded ridged lugs. 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. These watches are very lowmaintenance for added convenience. Discover a large selection of gruen watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Vintage art deco gruen precision 10k rgp jewels ladies wristwatch runs, euc. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united states. Description these are american produced timepieces made by the gruen company that moved its headquarters from columbus to cincinnati ohio in the early 1900s.
Gruen 510 precision subsidiaryseconds james bond watch v001. Precision by gruen womens two tone stainless steel expansion. Description gruen curvex precision goldfilled watch case. Get the best deal for gruen wristwatches with 21 jewels from the largest online selection at. Gruen caliber 711ca swiss made 25 jewel automatic wind movement.
Gruen 14k gold filled semi thin pocket watch 3026994, 27156. Are 25 jewel watches any better than say a 17 jewel watch. Vintage mens gruen precision autowind 25 jewels n 710 ss golf filled. In fact, as recently as the early decades of the 20th century, men considered wristwatches too effeminate, instead favoring traditional pocket watches. Gruen precision autowind mens automatic watch 25 jewel. Gruen mechanical automatic wristwatches for sale ebay. Vintage gruen precision autowind 25 jewels watch date for. Find great deals on precision by gruen watches at kohls today. Vintage mens gruen precision automatic autowind 25 jewels. Gruen verithin percision 14k gold case leather band 21 jewel. I believe the ra swiss ra dial markings means it had a radium lume. The markingstext font on the dial of your watch are very similar the words are actually identical to those on a gruen i have which is also a precision 25 jewel autowinder, and the caseback looks identical to the one i have, which together suggests to me that your watch is. The watch belonged to the owners grandfather pictured below. Discussion in wrist watches started by cardco12, apr 11, 2017.
This watch is fullsized at 34mm across with gold engine turned bezel and stainless steel bombe style inwardly curved lugs. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united. Before you take apart some automatic watches you must let down the automatic wind assembly and then the mainspring. Gruen precision autowind 23 jewel nawcc message board. Tm gruen is currently owned worldwide by mz berger, long island city, newyork, us. 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 verithin 1940s gruen curvex 1945 two tone dial yellow case gruen doctors watch 1931. This is most likely one of the as 174x movements inside, which are rather nice movememnts, especially the goldplated ones. Vintage gruen ufo automatic, gold plated oval case, blue dial swiss cal.
The style number dating method plays an important role in all gruen model ids. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. Watch is fully signed on dial, case, crown and movement. Add effortless style to your look with this womens twotone stainless steel expansion watch from precision by gruen.
I began by collecting prewwii hamiltons, but my attention soon shifted to the wider field of firms that were competing with hamilton, particularly elgin, bulova and gruen. Unfollow gruen precision 17 jewel ladies watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In the middle is the 435, a 17 jewel non precision movement. Gruen stated in their crystal catalog and 1948 material catalog that style numbers are paired with specific watch crystals. Gruen watches all prices for gruen watches on chrono24. Comes with a very nice lizard and calf skin watch band that nicely compliments the case.
Vintage gruen precision 25 jewel automatic wrsitwatch with. According to the ranfft movement archive most 25 jewel gruens are as 2063 and as 2066 movements which date from 19691978. By that time, gruen was outsourcing a great deal of their production, and there were several 23 jewel as well as 25 jewel models in their lineup. Customs services and international tracking provided. Youll find the 88 page document on the page titled free watchmaking course. In the middle is the 435, a 17 jewel non precision. Gruen precision 25 jewels autowind watch square case with date, runs, swiss made. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Gruen precision all prices for gruen precision watches.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading watch repair company. New gruen wristwatch dating method for watches from 1935 1956 my research pal barry and i have spent many months devising a way to date gruen watch models using the information stamped in the back of the watchs case. A quick video of this gorgeous pocket watch ticking away. The company grew out of a hobby, albeit a rather obsessively serious hobby. For full item description home save seller contact us view feedback powered by frooition frooition nojs template ebay design, ebay store design, ebay shop design, ebay template design, ebay listing design ver. Vintage gruen precision wrist watch 17 jewels 510 rss ca glow in dark self wind. The 430 is the 17 jewel precision verithin high end movement.
Click dating a gruen wristwatch from a wadsworth case serial number to download a pdf copy of the article. Unfollow gruen precision 25 jewels to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously around the dial. Gruen precision 25 jewels automatic gold plated steel case. Together these cover the desired combinations of precision, verithincurvex, and 1517 jewels. Choose from this selection of superiorquality gruen automatic movement watches. Identification information on your vintage gruen watch. Buy online, view images and see past prices for gruen precision 25 jewels autowind watch.