Here we have a very elegant Gruen Precision in excellent
condition. A full size Gold Plated case with a nice black leather band. The second hand ticks smoothly. This watch also runs beautifully and keeps excellent time. A 'must' addition
to any collection, this one is a classic
design!
Movement:
Excellent Gruen 17 Jewel manual wind. Serial number 555 SS 173
The movement is working fully and keeping excellent time.
Case,
Glass & Crown:
100% original great condition slim line Gold Plated case (some brassing on the lugs). The crystal is mint condition.
Dial &
Hands :
100% original near mint condition white dial. Near mint condition gold markers. Original excellent gold hands.
Size:
Measures 32 mm side to side
(excluding crown) and 38 mm lug to lug.
Band:
Quality
genuine black leather band.
History of Gruen Watches
Of all the Swiss-manufactured vintage wrist watches, Gruen is probably one of the most collectible and widely traded. The reason: so many variations. At the inexpensive end, you can collect Veri-Thins or Precisions. At the high end, you can collect just Gruen duo-dial doctor's watches, or Curvex models. And there are many in between.
The Story of Gruen watches begins in the small German village of Ostofen, on the banks of the Rhine River. It was from there, in the mid 1800s, that Dietrich Gruen emigrated to America. Having apprenticed for some time in some of the Swiss watch factories, Gruen worked for a jeweler and watchmaker in Delaware, Ohio. On December 22, 1874, Gruen obtained a patent for an improved safety pinion, and it is the date recognized by the Gruen Watch Company as the start of its business... Full Story
Shipping and handling
This watch will be safely packed and shipped
using US Postal Service Flat rate box with tracking number.
For Buy It Now customers who want delivery by Christmas, please add $12 to shipping cost or contact me after purchase.
Expected delivery is normally within 7 days from
date of payment. I ship in 24 hours from
clearance of funds and send an email with tracking number. International shipping will be $10 flat rate (no tracking number is possible).
Please take
a moment to see my other listings. I happily combine shipping to save your money! Please add $2.00 for each additional watch
paid in the same payment.
My preffered method of payment is
PayPal.
Please keep in mind that due to the age of these watches, although I fully stand
behind my description, I can't guarantee continued time accuracy and ongoing repair after they leave my shop. I am not a watchmaker, merely a collector. I briefly check the mechanisms and cases for state of repair, and check time accuracy over 24 hours. Photos are considered a part of the description.
On Jul-02-10 at 10:46:18 PDT, seller added the following information:
Return
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