Its rare to find these models, and even rarer to find them in such good condition. Find great deals on precision by gruen watches at kohls today. Swiss and solid gold cases sometimes do not have the numerical pair as well. Gruen verithin 1940 this is a model 411c398 gruen verithin, dating to 1940. A key criteria for any professional in the moviemaking business. Vintage gold tone stainless steel gruen precision 145 17j mens watch. While a variety of factors helped shift consumer tastes, gruen did more than perhaps any other watch company to make the. These were available from several makers in small variations and very popular during the early 50s. Additionally, the precision caliber 510 brought out as the first james bond moviewatch in dr no was also common enough and still reasonably available for spares acquisition, if needed. Gruen made james bonds first movie wristwatch part 1 of 3. Vintage gruen precision swiss 422998 17j 10k rolled gold. Im pleased to offer for sell this gruen precision wristwatch.
More than 200 verified dealers in the united kingdom. The website you link to is not affiliated with or sponsored by. On chrono24 youll find 28 preowned gruen precision watches and you can buy a preowned watch or sell a preowned gruen. Gruen guild precission vintage autowind 17j watch 600ss,1950s. The watch houses an early r415 manual wind caliber with sub seconds, running on 17 jewels. Style number date this page you are now reading, and the online dating tools found here, all tell you the style number date. 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. Gruen was once one of the most renowned brands in watchmaking in america. Gruen made james bonds first movie wristwatch part 1 of. Four images are from my book, gruen the 1950s a decade of watches from the daily news. Gruen precision 21 jewel verithin rare fancy art deco. Gruen precision all prices for gruen precision watches on.
Yellow goldfilled gruen curvex precision, produced in the 1940s, is a rare curved rectangular drivers edgeofwrist watch. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united states. Gruen precision 25 jewel autowind mens automatic watch. A gruen precision 510 is believed to be the first watch worn on screen by james bond.
This is one of the watches gruen produced with an american made 21 jewel movement instead of using imported swiss movements. This watch comes with a 1 year oc watch company warranty please contact us if you have any questions about this watch or any other watch on our site. It features raised applied two tone black and gold markers. Gruen precision all prices for gruen precision watches. This first watch, a precision electronic is not restored, but i had taken the pics and want to share the watch as it is unusual. It is a gruen precision model, 17jewel movement, caliber 510. Later he worked for three years in switzerland before going to the united states. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united. Each photo has a caption, and theres a button to download the image in high resolution. Clicking on these links will open a new tab displaying that respective companys own website. See more ideas about gruen watches, watch companies and the golden years. Gruen precision all prices for gruen precision watches on chrono24. The back of the case has been personalized with a monogram that appears to read as jph. This is a model 335752 gruen precision 21, dating to around 1949.
There are a number of advertisements from a variety of my books. Preowned gruen precision buy a preowned gruen precision watch. A gruen verithin precision pocket watch featuring a gold filled case housing an offwhite dial with gold tone arabic numeral hour indicators and moonstyled hands. Its an amazing looking gruen and its in remarkable condition after 48 plus years. One is from the gruen watch model identification guide volume 2. Gruen precision vintage gruen 510, original james bond watch. The dial is worn white in color with the gruen logo underneath the twelve oclock marker. The watch dates to 1965 and is in really nice shape and exhibits a unique look. Gruen yellow gold curvex drivers wristwatch for sale at 1stdibs.
It does not tell us when your specific watch was made. Vintage gruen wristwatch jewellery, coins, watches online. Youll notice the movement isnt stamped precision as it wasnt produced in a gruen precision facility. Gruen vintage gruen geneve silver dial 14k yellow gold bumper. The original beautiful unique bark verticaltextured dial looks nearmint. In fact, as recently as the early decades of the 20th century, men considered wristwatches too effeminate, instead favoring traditional pocket watches. Goldplated bands are resistant to corrosion, so these gruen watches will look like new for years to come. The watch houses an early 415 manual wind caliber with sub seconds. Vintage gruen 10k gold plated precision mens dress watch sub second. Ladies two tone silver and gold oval with genuine diamond at the 12th hour and a two tone expansion band watch. The gruen precision 510 with subseconds dial is no listed as a current model and the gruen watch company that made james bond watches ceased to exist in the mid1970s. The dial looks larger due to the narrow bezel and protruding knotted lugs. Common as they are today, wristwatches are a relatively new entry into the world of timepieces. Enlarge download lot details gentlemens gruen very thin precision wristwatch in square yellow goldfilled case with rare pyramid crystal fitted with leather strap running.
It features an incised gold dot 60 minute outer track, original gold metal hands, applied yellow gold numerals and arrow shaped hour and separate, recessed seconds dial. Gruen yellow gold curvex drivers wristwatch for sale at. Gruen verythin 21 jewel precision manual wind 14k yellow. While a variety of factors helped shift consumer tastes, gruen did more than perhaps any other watch company to make the wristwatch popular. It was in business from about 1894 to 1958 and was based in cincinnati, ohio. Signed gruen verithin below the 12 and precision above the 6. The amount of information available for collectors has grown from a handful of magazine articles and a single black and white book to 10 new identification guides, 100s of pages of gruen published annual shareholder reports, calculators for finding the date a watch was. At 15 years of age, he was sent away from home to become a watchmakers apprentice. Gruen verithin precision gold filled pocket watch ebth. The 20mm x 36mm curved case has a snapback with dedication that can be removed, a stepped bezel, and hooded ridged lugs. Gruen unusual and super rare vintage 40s triple date calendar. This gruen is an example of a prequartz, electric watch. I want to sell a gruen curvex precision gold watch.
Rare gruen precision solid gold doctors watch 1940s. Fantastic gruen precision 21 jewel, mechanical wind wristwatch. It was cased with light brass and carried a nickel 17 jewel caliber 300 movement. Gruen precision gorgeous dial mens vintage watch circa.
The 10 micron gold bezel and bark textured dial has a. Unfollow gruen watches diamond quartz to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gruen precision gorgeous dial mens vintage watch circa 1965, status. Gruen yellow gold 33mm automatic precision preowned. While a variety of factors helped shift consumer tastes, gruen did more than perhaps any other. Find great deals on womens precision by gruen watches at kohls today. Refine your search for gruen watches diamond quartz. If you would like to subscribe to our new inventory. Gruen began to use the precision word on almost all of its watches by the end of the 1950s. Unfortunately like nearly all other american watch brands the original company did not survive the challenge of the shift to the quartz technology in the 1970s. Sep 23, 2015 vintage 1940s gruen precision 480ss autowind 17jewels 10k gf.
Vintage 1940s gruen precision 480ss autowind 17jewels 10kgf. Gruen precision from curvex to bond watch duration. It has yukon stamped on the back and 14k gold with gold nuggets surrounding the tear drop face and two band with a black stone on each side and more gold nuggets. Gruen precision gorgeous dial mens vintage watch circa 1965. Signed gruen precision 17 jewels in black enamel script. Download the style number dating paper in pdf format and the free windows. O nly because the gruen guild is made up of men whose fathers and grandfathers were watchmakers before them can it offer you womens timekeepers like those shown above so dainty, yet so accurately adjusted, so durable, so thoroughly dependable for year after year of daily timekeeping satisfaction. Focused on the golden years of the original gruen watch company pre1968. They have a fashionable style, adding a trendy touch to any wardrobe. Press media see media inquiries tab above for other use permissions, higherresolution images, andor images without watermarks.
This date is an approximation of when the model of watch first went into production. It was founded in 1908 by germanborn watchmaker dietrich grun, who changed the spelling of his name to gruen because the letter u does not exist in english. The gruen watch catalog is the color version of this book. Make offer vintage art deco gruen precision 14k solid gold manual wind mens watch. Gruen has gone through a revolution of information gathering and publishing over the 8 or 9 years. Discover a large selection of gruen precision watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Get the best deals on gruen gold case wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Each photo has a caption, and theres a button to download the image in high. A gruen 14k yellow gold precision wristwatch features a square watch case and checkerboard dial with sunken seconds dial at the six oclock position. Sep 10, 2012 vintage mechanical wristwatches from gruen. The watch im attempting to identify is this stunning white gold 1950s era gruen. Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls.
Yellow gold filled gruen curvex precision, produced in the 1940s, is a rare curved rectangular drivers edgeofwrist watch. Sponsored links outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. Use this date to help find the correct model name of your watch. Vintage gruen precision swiss 422998 17j 10k rolled gold plated watch parts steampunk b6891cb this timepiece is overall in good condition. Gruen watches all prices for gruen watches on chrono24.
That this gruen was an intentional james bond watch choice made before the first frame of moviefilm was run through a camera. 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. Download this free picture about clock gold luxury from pixabays vast. With these gruen goldplated band wristwatches, you can add a hint of refinement to your wardrobe. I know it is from the 1950s because of the 21 stamped on the. Gruen vintage gruen precision 10kgf case 32mm hand winding. This watch comes with an original vintage gruen 21 watch box and a new leather watch band. The new idea of putting the newer galleries at the top doesnt always mean you have a positive step forward. With that settled, heres what we now know about this james bond watch. Gruen precision watch gold silver tone quartz womens gp552l245pc2 1 diamond. This first watch, a precision electronic is not restored, but i had taken the pics and want. With these gruen gold plated band wristwatches, you can add a hint of refinement to your wardrobe. Triple signed gruen on the dial, case and movement.
This watch is highly unusual owing to its art deco styling, which features fancy lugs and a very cool, tented or horned crystal design. Gentlemens gruen very thin precision wristwatch in square yellow goldfilled case with rare pyramid crystal fitted with leather strap running. In 1874 he took out a patent for a safety pinion u. A pair of 1930 strap 126 green gold and strap 127 white gold mens. Gold plated bands are resistant to corrosion, so these gruen watches will look like new for years to come. Hard to find gruen precision chronotimer with original pulsations doctors dial, fancy lug solid gold case and gruen caliber 450 movement. Gruen precision 510 vintage 1960s james bond 007 14k gold ep mens watch33mm. Gruen verithin 435474 vintage 17j swiss watch, 1940s 10k. This watch is ready to wear, gift or add to your collection. Gruen vintage gruen continental 14k gold 17j mechanical 29. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gruen mechanical handwinding wristwatches with 17 jewels for. Oc watch company is a watch store located in downtown walnut creek california.
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