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＋Gruen watches were known for their elegant and thin design, marketed by the company as VeriThin.
Gruen Watch Company, one of the most important and prestigious American watch manufacturers, founded by a brilliant German horologist, Dietrich Gruen and later by his son Fred Gruen. Early Gruen watches included pocket watches and wristwatches for men and women.
Among the first companies to sell wristwatches, the Gruen split their manufacturing between two continents, exporting American technology to Germany and Switzerland, and bringing German and Swiss traditions of craftsmanship to America.
“It has always been our aim,” In 1917, Fred said, “… to foster those ideals of the ancient guilds, of quality and craftsmanship; to make useful things in a beautiful way, under ideal surroundings. We believe in applying art to industry as exemplified in all of our activities, from building a plant whose style of architecture suggests craftsmanship, to making the watches most beautiful, with greatest accuracy obtainable.”
Dietrich died suddenly in 1911. To honor him, Fred and George put their father’s name on the company’s most expensive watches. Fred Gruen retired in 1940 and died in 1945, and his brother George died in 1952. The American-based family-owned Gruen Watch Company closed in 1953 when the Gruen family sold their interest in the company.
Over the years, other companies have sold watches under the Gruen name, but the original company ceased to exist in 1958. Gruen watches were still made in Switzerland until 1976. Today, the name Gruen is licensed to M.Z. Berger and Company, which continues to produce replicas of classic Gruen watches under the Gruen name.
GRUEN
Diamond Dial
Veri-Thin
15 Jewels
From the "Retro Modern: The Decade After the War" - When the war was over and, designers returned to their drawing boards and to happy task of satisfying the pent-up demand for consumer products. Even though, some designers returned to the quiet subtlety thirties, but more typically the period is symbolized by the flashy, jewel-encrusted and highly ornamented.
This is a vintage Gruen wristwatch dated from 1940. It is a manual wind watch with an original Gruen VERI-THIN PATENTED movement caliber 431, 15 jewels, sub second, Swiss made.
22.3 x 28.5mm rectangle case with stylized architectural lugs mark, all in 10K rolled gold plated. It has the original fancy cut crystal design.
Also, it still has the original white dial (showing some age) with enamel minute tracks, gold dot hour marks, 3 rhinestone diamonds (at 12, 3 and 9 o’clock) and gold matching hands.
It is coming with a brand-new black Genuine Leather two-piece strap. This watch is coming in an Gruen display box.
This is very good-looking wristwatch. It is in LOVELY condition, runs very well!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
GRUEN WATCH Co.
VERI-THIN PATENTED
Fifteen Jewels
Unadjusted
4114444
Swiss
431
Case Back Markers:
10K R.G.P.
Measures (mm):
Case 22.3 x 28.5
Case Lug to Lug 38.5
Case Thickness 11
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.
It will be carefully packed.
Check out my other items listed.
Thanks for looking!
WA-3055
Gruen Watch Company, one of the most important and prestigious American watch manufacturers, founded by a brilliant German horologist, Dietrich Gruen and later by his son Fred Gruen. Early Gruen watches included pocket watches and wristwatches for men and women.
Among the first companies to sell wristwatches, the Gruen split their manufacturing between two continents, exporting American technology to Germany and Switzerland, and bringing German and Swiss traditions of craftsmanship to America.
“It has always been our aim,” In 1917, Fred said, “… to foster those ideals of the ancient guilds, of quality and craftsmanship; to make useful things in a beautiful way, under ideal surroundings. We believe in applying art to industry as exemplified in all of our activities, from building a plant whose style of architecture suggests craftsmanship, to making the watches most beautiful, with greatest accuracy obtainable.”
Dietrich died suddenly in 1911. To honor him, Fred and George put their father’s name on the company’s most expensive watches. Fred Gruen retired in 1940 and died in 1945, and his brother George died in 1952. The American-based family-owned Gruen Watch Company closed in 1953 when the Gruen family sold their interest in the company.
Over the years, other companies have sold watches under the Gruen name, but the original company ceased to exist in 1958. Gruen watches were still made in Switzerland until 1976. Today, the name Gruen is licensed to M.Z. Berger and Company, which continues to produce replicas of classic Gruen watches under the Gruen name.
GRUEN
Diamond Dial
Veri-Thin
15 Jewels
From the "Retro Modern: The Decade After the War" - When the war was over and, designers returned to their drawing boards and to happy task of satisfying the pent-up demand for consumer products. Even though, some designers returned to the quiet subtlety thirties, but more typically the period is symbolized by the flashy, jewel-encrusted and highly ornamented.
This is a vintage Gruen wristwatch dated from 1940. It is a manual wind watch with an original Gruen VERI-THIN PATENTED movement caliber 431, 15 jewels, sub second, Swiss made.
22.3 x 28.5mm rectangle case with stylized architectural lugs mark, all in 10K rolled gold plated. It has the original fancy cut crystal design.
Also, it still has the original white dial (showing some age) with enamel minute tracks, gold dot hour marks, 3 rhinestone diamonds (at 12, 3 and 9 o’clock) and gold matching hands.
It is coming with a brand-new black Genuine Leather two-piece strap. This watch is coming in an Gruen display box.
This is very good-looking wristwatch. It is in LOVELY condition, runs very well!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
GRUEN WATCH Co.
VERI-THIN PATENTED
Fifteen Jewels
Unadjusted
4114444
Swiss
431
Case Back Markers:
10K R.G.P.
Measures (mm):
Case 22.3 x 28.5
Case Lug to Lug 38.5
Case Thickness 11
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.
The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.
It will be carefully packed.
Check out my other items listed.
Thanks for looking!
WA-3055
