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Creator: Gruen
Gruen White Gold-Filled Art Deco Cushion Shaped Watch from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm X Width 27mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 115
DIAL / HANDS: Enamel Print Dial with Arabic Numeral Markers / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Period Leather, Strap and Buckle, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking and dependable watch by the renowned house of Gruen is in nearly new condition. It is done as a classic cushion shape because it looks like a pillow cushion. The watch is all original, dial and hands with beautiful blued steel hands. The dial is done in Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Printing and was produced by the legendary house of Stern Freres. Stern was the major dial maker in Switzerland at the time and supplied dials to the finest Swiss houses. In fact in the early 1930's Stern purchased the world's most famous watch company, Patek Philippe from the bankruptcy court. The Stern family still owns Patek Philippe today.
If you cannot afford a Patek, you can own a watch with a dial by the owners of the company. And, you can wear this watch all the time for all sorts of occasions.
The watch is fitted with what appears to be an original period strap and buckle. The strap is too fragile to be worn however but we offer the watch with a new Lizard Strap and the original buckle as well.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches...
Category
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen White Gold-filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1925
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tonneau
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold-filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Diameter 35mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 885
DIAL / HANDS: /
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had a large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
popular with consumers for many years.
In the 1920s, Gruen was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States. The company employed over 1,500 people and produced over 1 million...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
In my watch restoration and personal collecting I have a soft spot for the Gruen Quadron series. Introduced in the mid 1920’s their engineering was revolutionary because their movements were rectangular flat and small. This allowed Gruen to introduce chronometer timing with their 15 and 17 and in later years 21 jeweled movements.
Use thwe close up pictures to help you discern the collective quality. This is a real gem. Close 1to 100 years young. Perhaps the watch was worn by Benjamin Buttons. Hmm, what does that mean? What the movie.
Did you know that prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was concentrating on the British and Commonwealth countries.
Hans Wilsdorf ( Rolex founder)and Gruen were friends and neighbors in Switzerland (their manufacturing facilities were across the street from one another), and even agreed to market their watches as Rolex Gruen in Europe, but the Great Depression prevented this.
When one thinks of “Art Deco” one cannot ignore Gruen and its Quadron line. This collection that Gruen introduced in the mid 1920’s have instantly become a cult classic. I for one have over a dozen Quadrons models. They were at the time of their introduction and engineering masterpiece. Read on:
This is the epitome of Art Deco, the Roaring 20’s. Gruen was considered revolutionary when it designed this movement, it went on to spawn a Quadron line that had multiple calibers associated with in.
A little Gruen History:
In years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex.
In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-Jewel or 17-Jewel tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Art Deco Gruen "Quadron" Caliber 123, 17J, Stunning Survivor
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
This the first time I have offered this model of Gruen. I have one in my personal collection, it has never been offered for sale. No is your chance. Talk about the epitome of Art Deco. This is the personification of a “Happy” time for the US. This model is very hard to source. Don’t wait too long. It took me almost a year to source all correct replacement parts
This is a conversation starter. This is a jealously watch. Think about this, this is close to 100 years young, look at the condition; it is superb for its age
I stumbled across this watch and had to have it. When was the last time you saw a Gruen Quadron with Gold Plated caliber 123 movement
This watch is in amazing condition. I have several of these and I have had to have the lugs worked on as they had worn thin over the decades. There is some light scratching on the case, but you would be hard pressed to find wear through.
Now think about this. This offering is almost 100 years old. It looks incredible, it has survived some wear through decades of wear. Please think that this is not in perfect shape. I must admit it is in amazing condition, but I have to remind myself it has a few miles on her.
What you are looking at is a seldom seen Gruen Quadron caliber 123, 17 Jewel (the preferred Quadron movement as the Caliber 157 is only 15 jewels) in remarkable shape. This is pure Art Deco. I have two, so I am thinning the collection to obtain another historical marvel from the past. This is 14 karat yellow gold filled, or as Gruen calls
Reinforced gold. Look at the pictures as they will fill in the blank spots of the condition of the watch. L
In its grandeur years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company was one of the leaders in wristwatch innovation, quality, and design. Gruen even worked in partnership with Rolex earlier in the years.
Original Dial and Hands were professionally refinished ( as I am aware of)
Case was hand polished
Comprehensive mechanical service
Custom 16MM black band
Prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was focusing on the British and Commonwealth countries.
In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen diamond set wrist watch, American, circa 1935.
By Gruen
Located in London, GB
Diamond set wristwatch by Gruen, American, circa 1935. A platinum and iridium wristwatch with rectangular white enamel dial with black Arabic numerals and blue hands, encircled by a ...
Category
1930s Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Diamond
European Gruen / Alpina Quadron, Rare Stateside Find. Art Dec 15J Caliber 157
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
uckle up, this this the first time I have offered this model of Gruen. I have never offered an “European” Gruen Quadron. I am a Gruen Quadron “Fanatic” as reflected in my listings. I probably have 7-10 Gruen Quadron’s. To me they stand for an engineering victory in the mid 1920’s. Remember wrist watches were really an unknown fashion accessory back then, especially for men
Gruen had a early collaboration with Hans Wildorf, one of the founders of Rolex. Their factories in Switzerland were across the street from one another. You see, it’s the history particularly early on that intrigues me.
Here is your history lesson. The insider case back reads Gruen / Alpina. These two companies in Europe collaborated on many projects including in infamous “Doctors Watch. This is another example of this collaboration
What a treasure. If you are a serious collector, especially from the Gruen side, this is a must have. This watch case has fixed wire lugs. Yes, not spring bars. That is why I had to source open ended watch bands.
Caliber 175
Not only the beautiful surface finishing on all sides, but also the one-piece milled yoke and the fact it has an intermediate setting wheel are indications this is a high grade movement.
My feeling is that it could have been produced by Marc Favre Co., Biel. Reason for that is Gruen was also sourcing their 157 and 165/167 Quadron calibers from M. Favre and the escape design is the same or very similar to caliber 157 (but maybe not unique to M. Favre?). Another point is I was able to carry over the detent screw from a 165 which was broken on my 175. I tried detent screws from many different Gruen calibers, but none of them fitted, the detent screw of the 165 was literally identical to the one on the 175. Also the set bridge design of caliber 165 resembles the design of this 175.
I can confirm that caliber 175 is Marc Favre made, it is even their caliber number. Seems to have been only used in Alpina-Gruen watches, a better quality movement. Alpina Gruen was started in 1929 and the collaboration started to cool down in 1933. So most Alpina-Gruens are dated between 1929 and 1933.
But do not forget that for the Alpina-Gruen watches different rules apply. These were intended to be sold in Europe and here European trademarks rules applied. The case maker not necessarily stamped Guildite in the back even also when watches for the US from the same time had the mark already.
Completed
NOS Crystal
Professionally refinished dial
Professionally refinished case
Comprehensive mechanical service (May of 24)
New custom made open ended black watch band Buttero leather
Look at the pictures. The watch is in sublime condition. The case was refinished by a European Watch Maker, he did a magnificent job!
Look how clean this movement is, no pitting or etching anywhere, a testament to its historical care
I have one in my personal collection, it has never been offered for sale. No is your chance. Talk about the epitome of Art Deco. This is the personification of a “Happy” time for the US. This is are and very hard to source. Don’t wait too long. It took me almost a year to source all correct replacement parts
This is a conversation starter. This is a jealously watch. Think about this, this is close to 100 years young, look at the condition; it is superb for its age
I acquired this timepiece from Germany, the DNA from Gruen of Europe, this is not a stateside import. This was born and sold in Germany or Europe
Prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was focusing on the British and Commonwealth countries.
In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
European Gruen / Gilde Quadron #485, Rare Stateside Find. Art Deco 15J Caliber
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Buckle up, this this the first time I have offered this model of Gruen. I have never offered an “European” Gruen Quadron. I am a Gruen Quadron “Fanatic” as reflected in my listings. I probably have 7-10 Gruen Quadron’s. To me they stand for an engineering victory in the mid 1920’s. Remember wrist watches were really an unknown fashion accessory back then, especially for men. While this caliber movement was born in 1935 in Europe, it is pure European. I sourced this watch from Germany. I love the interconnected history, it’s not often when you can trace a watch back to its origins.
In the US, this is a real treasure to own. Thus is a watch that a serious collector would most likely know its history, to a casual observer, it would not get a mention.
Gruen had a early collaboration with Hans Wildorf, one of the founders of Rolex. Their factories in Switzerland were across the street from one another. You see, it’s the history particularly early on that intrigues me.
Here is your history lesson. The insider case back reads Gilde. These two companies in Europe collaborated on many projects including in infamous “Doctors Watch. This caliber 485 has the same shape ( barrel) as the Quadron collection. Now compare the picture that shows the caliber 484 with the caliber 157, almost identical.
This model is in fact a German Gruen Quadron. The caliber 485 was first introduced in 1935 in Europe. Movement Maker was Gruen/Alpina (Straub)
What a treasure. If you are a serious collector, especially from the Gruen side, this is a must have. This watch case has fixed wire lugs. Yes, not spring bars. That is why I had to source open ended watch bands. see the picture.
The first set of calibers that you have listed are examples of what I consider the "classic" Quadron movements. These are all 8 3/4"' x 12"' movements, and all have the barrel shape. You should add the later calibers 485, 487, 679, 680, 681 and 682. See below for the well known Quadron caliber movements.
Completed
NOS Crystal
Professionally refinished dial
Professionally refinished case
Comprehensive mechanical service (May of 24)
New custom made open ended black watch band Buttero leather
Look at the pictures. The watch is in sublime condition. The case was refinished by a European Watch Maker, he did a magnificent job!
Look how clean this movement is, no pitting or etching anywhere, a testament to its historical care
I have one in my personal collection, it has never been offered for sale. No is your chance. Talk about the epitome of Art Deco. This is the personification of a “Happy” time for the US. This is are and very hard to source. Don’t wait too long. It took me almost a year to source all correct replacement parts
This is a conversation starter. This is a jealously watch. Think about this, this is close to 100 years young, look at the condition; it is superb for its age
I acquired this timepiece from Germany, the DNA from Gruen of Europe, this is not a stateside import. This was born and sold in Germany or Europe
Prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was focusing on the British and Commonwealth countries.
In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen 420SS Veri Thin Pan American Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
A vintage find and in its original condition, enjoy this circa 1940's Pan American Wrist Watch with Veri Thin movement developed and manufactured by Gruen Watch Co. An American base...
Category
1940s American Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Gruen 1950's Ladies Cocktail Watch, a timeless blend of elegance and sophistication. Encased in a 14x14mm 14KT White Gold Square Case, this exquisite timepiece exudes...
Category
1950s Swiss Retro Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Diamond, White Gold
Gruen Curvex Tank Watch 10K Gold Filled Manual Wind
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
This is an original condition 1940's Gruen Curvex Tank watch with a 10K gold filled case. This is one of the larger size Curvex models with a case measuring 22mm x 40mm lug to lug.
...
Category
1940s Swiss Retro Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Art Deco Gruen "Batwing" AKA FRanternity
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
I have another treasure for your consideration. It is one of the first Gruen Curvex models introduced in the mid 1930’s. Let me introduce you to the Gruen Curvex “ Batwing”. A highly collectible model
Let me share a little history of the sublime watch offering. Keep in mind that it is 85 years young. This watch is in extraordinary condition, something that Vintage Watch Corner...
Category
1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial circa 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 22mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 440
DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silvered Dial With Black Arabic Numeral Markers / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. Done in the Curvex Style, this is a rare model which we seldom see, and this one has a flawless original dial. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had a large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies, withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
It is shown with both a black and brown strap for your consideration. This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
popular with consumers for many years.
In the 1920s, Gruen was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States. The company employed over 1,500 people and produced over 1 million...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Rare 14Kt Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1930
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Width 23mm
MOVEM...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Dr's Watch with Fired Enamel Printed Dial 1925
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pulse Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1925
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 13mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 7 Jewels
DIAL / HANDS: Original Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enameled Printing / Blued Steel Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Adjustable Black Cord Band / 7 7/8 Inches or 20cm
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This is a rare watch, in fact it is the only example we have ever seen. A ladies Art Deco, "Dr's" Pulse watch which was likely supplied to a nurse. Based on its serial numbers it predates 1925, making it perhaps more than 100 years old. Yet we just serviced it and functions is if it was brand new. The large sub-seconds dial at the lower half allows for easy reading of the seconds to take a heart rate. Which suggests it was a nurses watch...
Category
1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Octagon Shaped Watch with Dial by Stern from 1928
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Octagon
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1928
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 30mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 707
DIAL / HANDS: Sterling Silver with Kiln Fired Enamel Print with Arabic Luminous Numerals by Stern Freres / Blued Steel Luminous Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This rare watch by the iconic house of Gruen is still fitted with an original period strap and buckle. Gruen had its American base in Cincinnati Ohio but was originally a Swiss House. Our Family Store in Los Angeles California became a Gruen store after a dispute we had with Hamilton Watch Company in the early 1930's. The watch is fitted with an original Sterling Silver Dial by the renowned house of Stern Freres. Stern was the most important Dial Maker in Switzerland and in the early in 1930's they purchased the Patek Philippe Watch Company out of bankruptcy. The Stern Family still owns the Patek Philippe Watch Company today.
We have just given this watch a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker and it keeps dependable time as well. While the original is in new condition, it is too fragile to actually wear so we have installed a new Lizard Strap and the original period buckle.
You will likely not see another vintage Gruen in this fine condition that can be worn all the time.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
popular with consumers for many years.
In the 1920s, Gruen was one of the largest watch manufacturers in the United States. The company employed over 1,500 people and produced over 1 million...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Styled Wrist Watch with a Rare Matching Bracelet
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 720
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 27mm
...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Gruen Watches
Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's, Ref. # 770R, 2 Register Cal # 7733
By Gruen
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Gruen Precision Chronograph 1970's Ref. #770R, Cal. Valjoux #7733
Description / Condition: All watches have been professionally scrutinized an...
Category
1970s Swiss Contemporary Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel
Rare Gruen 416 Swiss Men's Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
We love vintage timepieces and this one of our favorite finds by Gruen Watch. Circa 1940's and in amazing condition, this sharp looking Gruen 416 Swiss Wrist Watch...
Category
1940s Swiss Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Steel
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Watch with Diamond Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 449
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 22mm...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style Watch with Original Dial from 1940
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen 10k Gold Filled Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style / Reference 770
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Rare Art-Deco Gruen Veri-Thin Manual Watch. Unusual TV Shaped Case. Hooded Lugs.
By Gruen
Located in MELBOURNE, AU
Fine & Rare Art-Deco circa 1940's "Veri-Thin" Gents' Wristwatch
by Gruen Watch Company
features:
- Rarely seen Unusual & Well Proportioned Case,
of slimmer profile
designed a...
Category
1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Curvex Style Watch with Original Dial, 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex Style / Reference 473
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width ...
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1940s Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen 14Kt White Gold Art Deco Watch with Hand Made Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid White Gold / Genuine Sapphires
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Len...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Tonneau
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau / Reference 387
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 426
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Original Dial with Gilt Arabic Numeral Markers / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 16mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by legendary house of Gruen. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
popular...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen 14Kt Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Kiln Fired Enamel Case
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 15m...
Category
1920s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 592
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 26mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 425
DIAL / HANDS: Silvered Original Dial with Gilt Arabic Numeral Markers / Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather, 19mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
This is a "vault find" watch, it has been locked up for nearly 50 years, which means it needs a service. We will give it a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker as part of the purchase price before it is shipped out to you. This will delay shipping for a few days of course.
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
This great looking Art Deco Watch was produced by legendary house of Gruen. The watch is dependable and easy to service. In the 1930's, we became Gruen agents in Los Angeles California. Gruen was a great company to work with because they had large collection, great styling, they were innovative and offered great service to their customers. It is sad that they could not, like so many other American Watch Companies withstand the Swiss and Japanese marketing.
Founded in 1894 by Dietrich Gruen. The company had their American base in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it produced a wide variety of watches, including pocket watches, wristwatches, and chronographs. Gruen watches were
known for their high quality and stylish designs, and they were
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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Gold-filled
Gruen Gold-Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 10Kt Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm X Diameter 15mm
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Baron" Model Curvex New Old Stock
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Baron / Curvex Series
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's /50's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 42mm Length X 23mm W...
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1950s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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Gold-filled
1920"s Art Deco Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel, Restored, 14KY Gold Filled
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
My shop was recently selected to supply vintage American watches for a premier movie starring some major actors and a world famous director. They were looking for authentic watches that would represent the time period from 1915-1926. I was selected because of my attention to detail and originality. It is a true story of events that took place during the 1920’s. This would of been a perfect watch style for the film.
Gruen "Quadron Model 63" Men's Art Deco design wristwatch in 14K yellow gold fill, circa 1930.
This Quadron model has a large stepped case with a recessed crown. It was priced at $52.50 in 1930. It is in excellent condition showing only a few tiny specks of brassing to the bezel corners and a little to the tips of the lugs. The case back is excellent and unengaged, it does have a tiny flea bite. Dial is very good. Case measures 38mm long and 24mm wide. The watch is powered by its correct 15-jewel Gruen grade 157 Quadron manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong.
In years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even working together with Rolex.
In 1925, Gruen introduced the men's Quadron. Similar in concept to the women's Cartouche models, these were rectangular watches containing very high-quality 15-j or 17-j tonneau-shaped movements. A larger movement is generally more reliable and accurate, and is generally more rugged, than a smaller one of the same quality, so the Gruen Cartouche and Quadron, with their case-filling, purpose-built movements performed much better than the small, round movements used by most of their competitors at the time. Round movements were still used in the less expensive rectangular Gruen wristwatches...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Stern Dial, 1920's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Pentagon
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 56mm X Width 45mm
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen 18 Karat White Gold Art Deco Ladies Dress Watch circa 1930's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 18kt White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 28mm X Width 14mm
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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White Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Art Deco Tank Style watch with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art deco / Tank Style
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1944
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm Length X 23mm Diameter
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Original Dial Art Deco Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round Teardrop Lugs
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA: 1940's
DIMENSIONS: Length 36mm X Diameter 31mm
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Gruen Watches
Gruen Steel Art Deco Watch with a Custom Finished Tiffany Blue Dial from, 1950s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm X Diameter 34mm
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen Curvex, 1942
By Gruen
Located in Sežana, SI
Gruen Curvex
Year of Production: 1942
10k Gold filled case, approximately 36 mm in length, approximately 25 mm in width (excluding crown) Thickness 9.8 mm
Rug width: 16mm
The crown winds and sets smoothly
Strap Material: New genuine brown leather strap
Dial Color: champagne dial good conditions, with luminous numerals.
Movement: Cal.440 Curvex Manual winding
Crystal: Original clean high dome curved crystal
Quite good general conditions
In its glory years from the 1920s through the 1960s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even collaborating with Rolex from...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Curvex, 1941
By Gruen
Located in Sežana, SI
Gruen Curvex
Year of Production: 1941
10k Gold filled case, approximately 39 mm in length, approximately 23.8 mm in width (excluding crown) Thickness 9.8 mm
Rug width: 16mm
The crown winds and sets smoothly
Strap Material: New genuine black leather strap
Dial Color: Silver, good conditions, with 18k gold applied numerals.
Movement: Cal.440 Curvex Manual winding
Crystal: Original clean high dome curved crystal
Quite good general conditions
In its glory years from the 1920s through the 1960s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even collaborating with Rolex from...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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Gold-filled
Hamilton Square, 1926
By Gruen
Located in Sežana, SI
This watch used the 17 jewel, 6/0 sized 986A movement without a second hand.
14K white gold case, with luminous dials.
In 1927 Hamilton introduced the ...
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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14k Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape Watch from, 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Cushion Shape / Reference 528
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1040's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Widt...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen 14kt Solid Gold Art Deco Hand Engraved Watch with Original Gilt Dial 1920
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt. Solid Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Lengt...
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Watch with Original Diamonized Crystal
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Dress Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Diameter 14mm...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen Gold Filled Art Deco Ladies Curvex with Original Period Bracelet 1937
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1937
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 13mm
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Art Deco Ladies Manual Watch by Gruen, c1929
By Gruen
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this truly beautiful ladies original Art Deco manual wrist watch with original strap. The main case is engine turned 14k white gold filled with enamel as accents. Heavy art deco decorative engraving to the case and superb circular numeral dial. Made in by Gruen watch makers with a Swiss manual wind up movement which has a fine classic 5AP calibre, and is running very well on 15 jewels. The movement is working well & keeping good time having been serviced. Please note this is a vintage watch...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Gruen Watches
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14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic with Original Dial from 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 31mm
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1940s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen Curvex Majesty Yellow Gold Filled Mechanical Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Chicago, IL
Circa 1939 Gruen Curvex Majesty Wrist Watch, 52 M.M. extreme curved Yellow Gold Filled 2 Piece case. Caliber 330 Manual wind movement, original silvered d...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Unique Quartered Dial circa 1950's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Diameter 28mm
MOVEMENT / ...
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1950s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Strap from 1931
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Lozenge Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS /...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Art Deco Styled Curvex Tank Style Watch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Co.
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style Curvex
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid White Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1947
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22...
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Gruen Watches
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14k Gold, White Gold
Gruen VeriThin 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Pocket Watch, circa 1920s
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco Pocket Watch
METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Yellow Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1920's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 46mm
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1920s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen Watches
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14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen 14 Karat Solid Yellow Gold Art Deco Tortue Shape from 1927
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Green Gold
CIRCA / YEAR: 1927
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm X Width 23mm
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Gruen Watches
Gruen Watch Company Open Faced Pocket Watch circa 1930s with Original Box
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Open Faced / Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow G.F
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE:...
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1830s Swiss Art Deco Antique Gruen Watches
Gruen watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Gruen watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. We have 38 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider watches by Wittnauer, Ulysse Nardin, and Blancpain. Prices for Gruen watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $499 and tops out at $3,250, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $955.
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Questions About Gruen Watches
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To tell how old your Gruen watch is, turn it over and examine the back of its case. Most timepieces feature two numbers positioned side by side or one above the other. The first, or top, number represents the caliber number, while the second, or bottom, number is the style number. Once you have the style number, you can cross-reference it with trusted online resources to determine its age, and learn more about your timepiece. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Gruen watches.
- Why is Gruen called Gruen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024The story of why Gruen is called Gruen can be traced back to the brand's founder. When German-born watchmaker Dietrich Grün founded his company in Ohio in 1854, he was concerned that Americans may not be able to pronounce his last name since the "ü" is not present in English. As a result, he opted to spell Grün phonetically as Gruen. Explore a selection of Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Gruen watches collectible?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Yes, Gruen watches are generally collectible. Although the value and demand vary from timepiece to timepiece, the watches are relatively rare, and there are many people who appreciate their character. Find an assortment of Gruen watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To identify a Gruen watch, look at the back of the case. Most timepieces will display a series of digits and then a hyphen or a forward slash followed by another series of digits. The first set of numbers represents the caliber of the movement, while the second set is the style number of the watch. Once you have located these numbers, you can use trusted online resources to learn more about your timepiece. A certified appraiser or antiques dealer who is knowledgeable about watches may also be of assistance in identifying your timepiece. Shop an assortment of Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
- Do Gruen watches have any value?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, some Gruen watches have value. Generally, the older timepieces produced by the American watchmaker tend to be the most valuable. Overall, the style, condition, rarity and demand for a particular watch will determine how much it is worth. For an estimate on a particular watch, seek the help of a certified appraiser or experienced dealer. Explore a variety of Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, some Gruen watches are made with gold. Founded by Dietrich Grün in 1908, the Gruen Watch Company was once one of the largest watch manufacturers in the U.S. Guren watches are most famously associated with the James Bond films in the 1960s and early 1970s. Shop a selection of vintage Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
- Are Gruen watches made of gold?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Gruen watches are made out of gold depends on the timepiece. Generally, gold-toned watches produced by the American watchmaker feature genuine 18-karat gold plating. Plating is a thin layer of a precious metal applied over a base metal. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Gruen watches.