Its dial is silver tone with bright polished hands and hour indices. Gruen watches all prices for gruen watches on chrono24. The 430 is the 17 jewel precision verithin high end movement. The watch belonged to the owners grandfather pictured below. In the middle is the 435, a 17 jewel non precision movement. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This watch had a broken pivot on the third wheel so i. 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. According to the ranfft movement archive most 25 jewel gruens are as 2063 and as 2066 movements which date from 19691978. Together these cover the desired combinations of precision, verithincurvex, and 1517 jewels. On chrono24 youll find 32 preowned gruen precision watches and you can buy a preowned watch or sell a preowned gruen. The radical curved design was gruens take on the drivers watch, some of the most fascinating, unusual and collectable wristwatches of the 1930s.
Antique gruen wristwatch repair, mechanical gruen wrist. More information needed on a model 299 gruen precision 25. In the middle is the 435, a 17 jewel non precision. Gruen mechanical automatic wristwatches for sale ebay.
The case is goldtoned base metal with a screw back to help keep out contaminants. Nov 03, 2011 visit us for this item and more on ebay. 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. Comes with a very nice lizard and calf skin watch band that nicely compliments the case. 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. I believe the ra swiss ra dial markings means it had a radium lume. Make offer vintage gruen precision 25 jewel automatic gold plated date watch leather band. Gruen verithin percision 14k gold case leather band 21 jewel. The 20mm x 36mm curved case has a snapback with dedication that can be removed, a stepped bezel, and hooded ridged lugs. Identification information on your vintage gruen watch. The second threedigit number is the gruen style number. Rare 1950s 14k gold case gruen autowind watch in mint working condition. 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.
Waterstone vintage watches was born out of one mans passion for mechanical wrist watches. Common as they are today, wristwatches are a relatively new entry into the world of timepieces. Rare historical documents, books, pictures, serial numbers, dating methods. Vintage gruen precision autowind mens 25 jewel goldtone wristwatch, swissmade. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united states. Before you take apart some automatic watches you must let down the automatic wind assembly and then the mainspring. Unfollow gruen precision 25 jewels to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage mens gruen precision autowind 25 jewels n 710 ss golf filled. Description these are american produced timepieces made by the gruen company that moved its headquarters from columbus to cincinnati ohio in the early 1900s. Are 25 jewel watches any better than say a 17 jewel watch movement. 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. It too, has a silver tone dial and a full set of arabic numeral hour markers.
Vintage mens classic style gruen precision, autowind, 25 jewel watch. Vintage gruen precision autowind 25 jewels watch date for. This family heirloom vintage gruen wristwatch with the original box was serviced and repaired. Vintage gruen precision 25 jewel automatic wrsitwatch. A quick video of this gorgeous pocket watch ticking away. Aug 12, 2017 gruen precision wristwatch repair repair service of a vintage gruen 21 grade 335 21 jewel wristwatch. 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. Slot in the stem fully and fasten this screw with an appropriate screw driver. Antique and vintage gruen watches are watches produced by the american manufacturer the gruen company. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
Make offer vintage gruen ufo automatic, gold plated oval case, blue dial swiss cal. 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. This is most likely one of the as 174x movements inside, which are rather nice movememnts, especially the goldplated ones. Preowned gruen precision buy a preowned gruen precision watch. Gruen precision 25 jewels automatic gold plated steel case. Vintage art deco gruen precision 10k rgp jewels ladies wristwatch runs, euc. Gruen precision all prices for gruen precision watches.
Gruen precision 25 jewels autowind bezel metal type. Gruen caliber 711ca swiss made 25 jewel automatic wind movement. Tm gruen is currently owned worldwide by mz berger, long island city, newyork, us. This unusual round 19 jewel gruen precision keeps good time and is in excellent condition. The company grew out of a hobby, albeit a rather obsessively serious hobby. Add effortless style to your look with this womens twotone stainless steel expansion watch from precision by gruen.
The other gruen has a round watch case and is joined to a stainless steel expansion bracelet. Gruen precision autowind mens automatic watch 25 jewel. 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. Discover a large selection of gruen watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Watch is fully signed on dial, case, crown and movement. Gruen precision autowind 23 jewel nawcc message board.
By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Gruen precision 25 jewels autowind watch square case with date, runs, swiss made. You seem to have the knack of finding very, very battered watches. The 431 is the 15 jewel, non precision low end movement. Vintage vantage 17 jewels, manualwind mens goldtone watch, daydate, made in west germany. Gruen curvex watch in 14k yellow gold with a silver diamod dial on a brown lizard strap. A vintage gruen wristwatch with a calendar window at the third hour position. Save gruen precision 17 jewel ladies watch to get email. More information needed on a model 299 gruen precision 25 jewels. Champagne color with signs of age refer to the pictures crystal.
Click dating a gruen wristwatch from a wadsworth case serial number to download a pdf copy of the article. Youll find the 88 page document on the page titled free watchmaking course. 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. If so, can this help me estimate the date of the watch.
Early 70s vintage gruen automatic in square white metal case and with great condition original dial. Find great deals on precision by gruen watches at kohls today. Choose from this selection of superiorquality gruen automatic movement watches. Vintage gruen precision wrist watch 17 jewels 510 rss ca glow in dark self wind. The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously around the dial. Discover a large selection of gruen precision watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Dial signed gruen precision 25 jewels autowind and swiss. Vintage gruen precision autowind mens automatic watch 25 jewels 712 ss champagne dial swiss made circa 1960s runs case. It was in business from about 1894 to 1958 and was based in cincinnati, ohio. Total watch repair is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your gruen watch co watch. Yellow goldfilled gruen curvex precision, produced in the 1940s, is a rare curved rectangular drivers edgeofwrist watch. Get the best deal for gruen wristwatches with 21 jewels from the largest online selection at. Vintage gruen precision 25 jewels autowind wristwatch ebth. Discussion in wrist watches started by cardco12, apr 11, 2017.
Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading watch repair company. Buy online, view images and see past prices for gruen precision 25 jewels autowind watch. 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. In fact, as recently as the early decades of the 20th century, men considered wristwatches too effeminate, instead favoring traditional pocket watches. All available gruen books, serial numbers, general purpose dating tools are discussed.
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. Gruen caliber 510 precision analog wristwatch with subsidiaryseconds dial. Gruen precision diver 17 jewels jerryct sep 8, 2017. Vintage womens gruen precision genuine carved scarabbeetle cabochon multi semi precious gemstones,designer quartz watch,gift for her. Make offer vintage gruen precision autowind n710 ss 25 jewels 35 mm mens watch.
Vintage mens gruen precision automatic autowind 25 jewels. Here is a vintage 1960s gruen autowind in all original condition. The 518ca would be a gruen labeled as2063 movement, also 25 jewel, so i assume it would be at least similar. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Description gruen curvex precision goldfilled watch case. Vintage mens gruen 21 jewel gold verithin precision dress wrist watch. The gruen watch catalog is the color version of this book. In about 1922, the company built the precision factory in biel bienne, switzerland. Generally speaking, the caliber and style number pairs are uniquely assigned to one particular gruen watch model. This is a very accurate piece, and measures 33mm in diameter. In your case, doing a search for 800 cd only brought up two links to similar models, but just an age range. Fully restored 1944 gruen 21j precision twisted bezel ref. 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.
Gruen yellow gold curvex drivers wristwatch for sale at 1stdibs. Unfollow gruen precision 17 jewel ladies watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Get the best deals on gruen 25 jewel watch when you shop the largest online selection at. The movements are known for their accuracy and precision, making these watches exceptionally. The 560rss was based on the manual wind 510 series, which was a gruen design. Gruen stated in their crystal catalog and 1948 material catalog that style numbers are paired with specific watch crystals. Get the best deals on gruen diamond jewelry and save up to 70% off at poshmark now. Hi, just want to share on the forum my new acquisition off ebay.
Vintage gruen precision 25 jewel automatic wrsitwatch with. Gruen precision n510ss manual winding 17jewels mens watch 1960s. Vintage gruen precision autowind 25 jewel mens swiss made watch. Waltham and elgin also suffered the same fate during the period. This watch is fullsized at 34mm across with gold engine turned bezel and stainless steel bombe style inwardly curved lugs. Popular band types for gruen automatic movement wristwatches. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united. There might be another gruen 25 jewel movement from earlier in the 1960s but these are predominently 17 jewels. The automatic movement was just cleaned and includes a quickset date feature. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. How i install third wheel on watch, gruen precision. Vintage gruen verithin precision 17 jewels pocket watch movement 39.
Near mint original silver center seconds dial with applied silver hour markers and and luminous hour plots at 12, 3, 6 and 9. New gruen wristwatch dating method for watches from 1935 1956. Sold archive gruen gruen precision 25 jewel autowind mens watch. Vintage gruen precision autowind mens 25jewel goldtone. Gruen 510 precision subsidiaryseconds james bond watch v001. These watches are very lowmaintenance for added convenience.
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