This is the space to post and discuss those watches that are not marked gruen but are related. Here is an very early montgomery ward tube tester model 5156 that only tests 4 pin tubes from the 20s. All watches for sale come with a 7day unconditional moneyback guarantee. Otto frei, watch parts since 1930 customers entrance 126 2nd st. Gruen vintage verithin 10k gold filled bezel brown leather. In ongoing research into gruen watch dating techniques, gruen researchers log everything stamped onto the watch, inside of the case, and look for a match in vintage advertising. The gruen watch catalog contains the same images as the gruen master book, the difference being that the gruen watch catalog is a fullcolor book, available in both hard and soft covers. By the mid1920s gruen had become the biggest manufacturer of watches in america. Unfollow vintage gruen precision watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Gruen related products this is a section for those products that are related to gruen and would include non horological items. I opened the longines and it did have a 14 k gold back. The gruen watch catalog a better than the original duplication of the one surviving relic from the gruen watch company that cataloged nearly their entire line of watches. The case has 1 516 diameter, and is 38 thick with the crystal. Gruen vintage automatic watch used and vintage watches for sale.
In fact, as recently as the early decades of the 20th century, men considered wristwatches too effeminate, instead favoring traditional pocket watches. Genuine vintage gruen watch winding stem 710 nos vintage watches part. This rare relic contains nearly ever gruen watch model from the 1920s to the late 1950s. So, dont be disappointed if you are unable to find a copy of the master book.
Yellow goldfilled gruen curvex precision, produced in the 1940s, is a rare curved rectangular drivers edgeofwrist watch. The 10k gold filled case, which is signed gruen and wadsworth, is in good condition with no wear through the gold capping and only one slight scratch on the caseback that is not visible on the wrist. Vintage gruen watch in reply to suesstuff apr 10, 20 11. After poor management and financial instability took hold, the second wave of gruen closed in 1976.
I am not knowlegeable about vintage watches and need help and suggestions on listing this and the other 2 i posted questions about. They boast thinner profiles, giving them a sleek look. Gruen vintage gruen precision 10kgf case 32mm hand winding. Of all the swissmanufactured vintage wrist watches, gruen is probably one of the most collectible and widely traded. The gruen watch company was formed in ohio around 1894 by dietrich gruen, a german immigrant who had previously worked in switzerland. However, it was almost two years later when gruen actually started making watches. Resources for watch parts identification vintage and. 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. 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. We work closely with over 80 oems to provide a high quality solution to extending the life of these hard to find service parts. Roy ehrhardt published a black and white version of the scapbook using the title. At the inexpensive end, you can collect verithins or precisions. Help with vintage gruen precision pocket watch the ebay. It is from raw data such as this that patterns begun to emerge if you collect enough of it.
Gruen chitchat anything gruen that doesnt fit in the other gruen topics. 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. The 430 verithin was launched in 1940 and along with it were the 440 curvex and the 431, 435 verithins. Gruen vintage 1930s gruen doctors original duodial cal. Vintage 1957 gruen super g automaton 24 hour watch duration. Gruen style numbers that are found in cases of vintage gruen watches can be used to. Antique gruen wristwatch repair, mechanical gruen wrist watch. Gruen precision 25 jewels autowind bezel metal type. For salewanted gruen watches, parts or related material for sale. News information on watch shows, fairs and new publications. Gruen womens wristwatches for sale shop with afterpay. Gruen yellow gold curvex drivers wristwatch for sale at 1stdibs. Sep 10, 2012 vintage mechanical wristwatches from gruen. Some items shown below are only one of that manufacturers items in my collection.
The movement fitted in the watch is a 17 jewel automatic calibre 480ss movement, which was just serviced and is keeping good time. The 430 is the 17jewel precision verithin high end movement. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Swiss made movement has 17 jewels, and keeps good time. Gruen watch stems otto frei call 15108320355 for watch parts. Vintage test equipment in my collection from the 1920s through the 1960s. The borel web site is certainly one of the best for identifying vintage parts and for interchange information if one understands how the search function works. Vintage childs gruen maritime sailing flag style f. The main objective of the company is to combine a traditional look with modern technologies. Pair of gruen 225 movements, partially disassembled. A better than the original duplication of the one surviving relic from the gruen watch company that cataloged nearly their entire line of watches. Vintage gruen curvex watches are a specific style of watch produced by the gruen watch company. Gold filled watches are usually marked guaranteed 20 years or some other number of years.
Gruen watches all prices for gruen watches on chrono24. Watches from the guild gruen used a number of ebauche movement makers during its existence. Gruen has gone through a revolution of information gathering and publishing over the 8 or 9 years. The inventory here is a small sample of what we have. Casker co casker is one of the largest watch material dealers in the u. Rare gruen precision solid gold doctors watch 1940s. Preowned gruen watches buy a preowned gruen watch on chrono24. Aug 07, 2017 under new ownership, gruen continued producing watches until the mid 70s, with offices in nyc. The 20mm x 36mm curved case has a snapback with dedication that can be removed, a stepped bezel, and hooded ridged lugs. Vintage gruen watches for sale in uk view 17 bargains. This is the number of years the watch case was supposed to endure before being worn through to the brass underneath the gold coating. Common as they are today, wristwatches are a relatively new entry into the world of timepieces.
Gruen vintage automatic watch used and vintage watches. Handwound mechanical wristwatches operate using a springdriven mechanism that moves a variety of small parts to achieve the vintage ticking effect. Watch parts supply watch parts replacement watch bands watch crowns watch movements watch crystals. The gruen airflight was designed for pilots who need 24. Top vintage gruen watches ratings deals at mysimon find. Swiss made 17 jewel gruen caliber 450 manualwinding chronotimer movement signed gruen watch co, precision, switzerland. This is a vintage gruen airflight precision has unique switching or jump hourwindows that change mechanically at midnightnoon, to display 12hour standard time or 24hour military time. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Vintage gruen watch 510 dial yellow gold markers mint condition nos 1950s60s. If you dont see the caliber or part you need just email us we will help. The experts at vintage parts believe that honoring the original doesnt necessarily mean using old production techniques.
Vintage gruen verithin 215811 17 jewels ladies rolledgold handwind watch. Balance also stamped with the gruen swiss house code gxc. Bruces vintage wristwatches sells vintage watches, with an emphasis on wristwatches. Together these cover the desired combinations of precision, verithincurvex, and 1517 jewels. Also offered are many brands of chronographs and other complicated watches, such as triple date, and triple date moonphase. Gruen batteries watch tools watch crystals watch parts watch winder watch movements watch bands accessories watch crowns clock tools watch parts supply specializes in providing quality replacement watch parts for retailers and consumers. While a variety of factors helped shift consumer tastes, gruen did more than perhaps any other. Let me know if you have any info on it this tester plugs into the tube socket in. This is the standard labor involved in collecting the basics. Shockingly, the records of the brand pre1958 were destroyed, which may have affected their collectability as gruens are difficult to date and price. Gruen curvex swiss 17j, 440 cal,10k gf mens wrist watch vintage 1940s. Vintage gruen precision 25 jewels autowind wristwatch ebth. Gruen vintage gruen continental 14k gold 17j mechanical 29.
Hairspring is disconnected from stud and roller jewel seems to be missing. Discover a large selection of gruen watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Since yesterday was the 4th, we figured today would be a good day to briefly talk about an american brand that once was. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united. Get the best deals on gruen watch parts when you shop the largest online selection at. A vintage gruen wristwatch with a calendar window at the third hour position.
Focused on the golden years of the original gruen watch company pre1968. Download the style number dating paper in pdf format and the free. Vintage parts is a renowned american company specializing in automotive parts for classic american and european vehicles. It was created by the gruen watch company for internal use, never meant to be published nor seen by the outside world.
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. See more ideas about gruen watches, watch companies and the golden years. Gruen yellow gold curvex drivers wristwatch for sale at. Under new ownership, gruen continued producing watches until the mid 70s, with offices in nyc. There are few variations in the design and attributes of vintage gruen verithin pocket watches and so the main factor for determining an items price is its condition. This scrapbook contains photographs of mens and women watches, both pocket and wristwatches. The 431 is the 15jewel, nonprecision low end movement. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Vintage parts oem parts for cars, trucks, motorcycles. A complete duplication of the manuscript that surfaced in the 1990s. There are plenty of factory gruen parts still in circulation.
Antique gruen wristwatch repair, mechanical gruen wrist. A brand that, though one of the original american wristwatch companies, is not often talked about. Vintage gruen verithin 460 ssautowind watch bumper automatic movement 17j parts. At the high end, you can collect just gruen duodial doctors watches, or curvex models. Vintage parts is your partner of choice for obtaining original equipment manufacturer oem parts slowmoving service and obsolete parts for your customers.
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