"The Gruen Precision is a nice elegant watch with a movement that may not be seen as modern. Nonetheless, it offers an innovative style that is simply spectacular."

This is a VERY UNIQUE timepiece, a vintage Gruen precision autowind wristwatch dated from 1948.The first Gruen automatic. It is an automatic (bumper) watch, caliber Gruen 460SS, 17 jewels movement, sweep second, precision, autowind veri-thin patented, Swiss made.

It is round case and very nice lugs design, all in 10K yellow gold filled. It still has the original dial with gold Arabic Numerals and hour marks, central minute marks and matching hands. The dial is signed "Precision Auto-Wind".

This watch is coming with a vintage brown "Ostrich Leather" strap. After 70 years, this watch is still in good condition. Runs very well and keeps great time.

Movement:
Gruen Watch Co.
Precision
Switzerland
17 Jewels
IF 35378
Cal. 460 SS
Autowind
Veri-Thin
Patented

Case Back Signed:
Cased and Timed in U.S.A.
By Gruen Watch Co.
Wadsworth
10K Gold Filled
G973240
460 611
SS

Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 33
Case Lug to Lug 40
Case Thickness 11.5
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.

It will be carefully packed.

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