In marketing and advertising, the gruen watch company used 1876, and later, 1874, as its official founding date. Vintage gruen curvex precision 17 jewel watch mens. The 430 verithin was launched in 1940 and along with it were the 440 curvex and the 431, 435 verithins. Gruen 14k solid gold vintage curvex precision curved movement. Gruen vintage verithin 10k gold filled bezel brown leather. Please enter your name, email, and phone number below.
At 15 years of age, he was sent away from home to become a watchmakers apprentice. Description these are american produced timepieces made by the gruen company that moved its headquarters from columbus to cincinnati ohio in the early 1900s. Most gruens were gold filled watches with some exceptions in solid gold and other metals. Common as they are today, wristwatches are a relatively new entry into the world of timepieces. That 70s watch, collecting vintage watches seiko, breitling,gruen,haste. Here is a vintage 10k gold filled curfew precision 17jewels ladies watch. Discover a large selection of gruen watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. This streamlined, art deco beauty is in excellent condition inside and out.
Gruen style numbers that are found in cases of vintage gruen watches can be used to. The 431 is the 15jewel, nonprecision low end movement. The curve of the watch is just perfect and fits on any wrist. Find great deals on precision by gruen watches at kohls today. Vintage gruen precision autowind 25 jewel mens swiss made watch. Vintage gruen verithin precision 17 jewels pocket watch movement 39. The website you link to is not affiliated with or sponsored by. Download the style number dating paper in pdf format and the free. The market for vintage ladys watches is inverted from what it used to be. A vintage 14k gold filled gruen curvex precision womens wristwatch. Gruen related products this is a section for those products that are related to gruen and would include non horological items. To read about this interesting company, try this excellent site.
Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. Vintage gruen 330 curvex precision gold filled wrist watch parts or repair. The manual winding gruen curvex movement was just cleaned and accurate. Gruen precision for sale in uk 60 used gruen precisions. Vintage gruen curvex precision watch 10k gold filled. But like a lot of companies in the late 1960s early 1970s, they seem to have lost their way and jumped on the fashion bandwagon. The item you are trying to purchase is currently out of stock. Gruen was later bought by rolex, who obviously recognizes quality timepieces. Clicking on these links will open a new tab displaying that respective companys own website. The 1876 date is actually the founding date of the columbus watch company, and the 1874 date is actually the year that dietrich gruens first patent was issued.
Vintage gruen curvex mens wristwatch an authentic 1930s vintage gruen curvex manual wind mens wristwatchwith a increasingly rare and hard to find curvex model 370 movement. Administrator moderator our users have posted a total of 10975 messages inside 92 topics. Vintage gruen elongated curvex style case with engraved detail circa 1930s. Vintage 14k gruen curvex precision watch new band, works great.
Vintage gruen curvex precision 17 jewels manual wind 10k gold swiss watch. The watch is all original, excepting only the crystal and the band. Gruen curvex watches for sale in uk view 43 bargains. The newest registered user is drbung last message on the forum. By the midtwenties, gruens sales had reached over five million dollars. This watch contains the original curvex movement, the calibre 311, which was released in 1935. Gruen watches all prices for gruen watches on chrono24.
Like all true curvex watches, it features a nice curve to its case and gruens innovative curved movement. In about 1922, the company built the precision factory in biel bienne. Overall good condition, with wear appropriate with age. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the. Feb 19, 2017 i used to think id like to pick up a nice solid rose gold or perhaps white gold gruen curvex, especially one of the prewar models with the 311 or 330 movement. Watches from the guild gruen used a number of ebauche movement makers during its existence. The curvex, for both men and women, was gruens flagship product from the mid 1930s until the late 1940s. Gruen would sell replacement dials, but as the same dials would fit the 440 curvex and 430 verithin models, gruen would supply blanks if the watchmaker ordering the dial did not send the original movement to prove that it was a curvex. This curved rectangular gruen curvex precision wristwatch is made in 14k white gold featuring a diamond dial and baton style hands. It is from raw data such as this that patterns begun to emerge if you collect enough of it. We will contact you as soon as this product is available. In about 1922, the company built the precision factory in bielbienne.
Gruen made some fantastic watches in the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s. Gruen curvex mechanical handwinding wristwatches for sale ebay. Looks good, is still in good condition and has been well looked after. The verithin is a full milimeter thinner, which is nearly 15 of the thickness of the curvex. Gruen vintage 1930s gruen doctors original duodial cal. Gruen precision vintage gruen 510, original james bond watch. Gruen curvex swiss 17j, 440 cal,10k gf mens wrist watch.
After being on omega forums a few years ive noticed scarcely any curvex discussion or. Gruen pre curvex goldplated handaufzug 3040er jahre. Our estate jewelry is a fraction of what you would expect to pay at traditional jewelry stores. Most users ever online was 390 on fri, 28 june 20 15. Gruen vintage 23 precision powerglide automatic swiss watch 60s. Rare vintage gruen automatic precision 25j power date divers quick date watch. Although not running, movement appears to be complete. Id be curious to know how they compared prices wise back in the day, cause its looking to me like just a marketing ploy. 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. 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. New gruen wristwatch dating method for watches from 1935 1956 my research pal barry and i have spent many months devising a way to date gruen watch models using the information stamped in the back of the watchs case.
Vintage swiss gruen curvex verithin 425 mens 10k gold filled watch 17 jewel band. Under new ownership, time hill was closed and the gruen watch business moved to new york, continuing to produce mechanical watches for about another 15 years. Gruen rose gold 42mm manual winding gruen curvex 14k 0. In 1935, gruen introduced the first curvex wristwatches for men. The history of the brand is very interesting and for a detailed look i recommend reading this thoroughly researched online book by paul schlisser. Rare gruen curvex precision watch rectangular 48mm long. In 1936 the first curvex models for women were produced, with the tiny calibre 520 curved movement. The curvex, for both men and women, was gruen s flagship product from the mid 1930s until the. The lookup table is located below and on the serial number page. This is a gruen curvex 440450, a model commonly known as trooper. I want to give the specs so you gruen guys can help me with the age.
All of the pre1958 factory records, of no interest to the new owners, were destroyed. The crystal is curved and there is a slight flaw at. Gruen watches for sale new and preowned gruen watches. See each listing for international shipping options and cudvex. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Featuring 21 x 45mm elongated case, glass crystal, and original patinad silver satin dial with gold raised breguet style figures and gilt hands. After being on omega forums a few years ive noticed scarcely any curvex discussion or photos. Except for the two models with hinged lugs, these watches are impossible to wear normally on hruen of the wrist.
It is obviously curvex style and marked gruen precision, but does this make it a curvex or just curvex style. Gruen guild precission vintage autowind 17j watch 600ss,1950s. Vintage gruen precision automatic day date watch 34mm stainless steel autowind. Are the gruen curvex watches a poor vintage choice. They are considered among collectors as some of the most elegant dress watches of the finest standards and timeless design. Gruen was once one of the most renowned brands in watchmaking in america.
Vintage gruen precision autowind gold plated automatic watch, with sunburst dial, in good working order. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum. It features goldtone hour markers against a champagne dial, a secondsub dial at 6 oclock, and a brown leather strap. All gruen, all the time the latest gruen movement serial numbers to fall, the 440 and the 295 curvex movements. I used to think id like to pick up a nice solid rose gold or perhaps white gold gruen curvex, especially one of the prewar models with the 311 or 330 movement. New gruen wristwatch dating method for watches from 1935 1956. Logged in users list user activity todays visitors there are 0 members, 0 invisible members and 2 guests visiting this board. This happened most often during the early curvex years when many of the. Dont want to take the time to get a really accurate answer on the tutorial page. The round watches used the excellent verithin 420ss movement.
We invite you to browse our collection of gruen vintage swiss watches, nostalgic brand such as verithin, curvex and the precision and others. Gruen unusual and super rare vintage 40s triple date calendar. 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. Mens vintage 14kt gold gruen curvex precision 17 jewel. The trooper was introduced by gruen in 1940 and continued to be made until about 1946. This is the space to post and discuss those watches that are not marked gruen but are related. Rare gruen curvex precision watch rectangular 48mm long goldfilled 14k case vintage from the 1940s pristine and rare gruen curvex wristwatch with 48mm x 20mm size and 14k goldfilled gents.
Enjoy free shipping and easy returns every day at kohls. The curvex coronet is one of the most soughtafter gruen watches. Gruen curvex precision gold filled with curved back shaped to wrist and curved cal 370 movement. The biggest innovation of the design was to place a curved movement inside the curved case, allowing the watch to be thinner and more curved, and allowing the movement to be larger, more durable and more accurate than would have been possible if a smaller, flat movement was used. The radical curved design was gruen s take on the drivers watch, some of the most fascinating, unusual and collectable wristwatches of the 1930s. Pristine gruen veri thin precision watch with gruen 420 ss movement from 1944. Vintage gruen precision curvex watch 17 jewels ebay. In fact, as recently as the early decades of the 20th century, men considered wristwatches too effeminate, instead favoring traditional pocket watches. Mens vintage 14k gruen curvex precision watch, with faceted crystal. The watch is fully signed on dial,case, movement and crown and has a slightly patinaed original dial.
Gruen model 330356 curvex coronet 1938 the curvex coronet is one of the most soughtafter gruen watches. Antique and vintage gruen watches are watches produced by the american manufacturer the gruen company. Mens vintage 14kt gold gruen curvex precision 17 jewel mechanical diamond watch the watch was tested over a 24 hour period and is keeping time. Find great deals on mens precision by gruen watches at kohls today. Precision by gruen watches at kohls this mens silvertone watch features a white dial with a handy date display and a brown fauxleather band. The radical curved design was gruens take on the drivers watch, some of the most fascinating, unusual and collectable wristwatches of the 1930s. Gruen vintage gruen precision 10kgf case 32mm hand winding. New ladies gruen swiss gsc062 curvex link rope rose gold tone bracelet watch. The latest gruen movement serial numbers to fall, the 440 and the 295 curvex movements. New listing 1940s gruen curvex precision 10k gold filled curved case original beautiful 1946 gruen curvex, amazing condition, just serviced 120 gruen curvex 440. Rare gruen curvex precision watch rectangular 48mm long goldfilled 14k case vintage from the 1940s pristine and rare gruen curvex precision wristwatch, model 295, with 48mm x 20mm size and 14k goldfilled gents. A fraction of retail replacement value all diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. The 20mm x 36mm curved case has a snapback with dedication that can be removed, a stepped bezel, and hooded ridged lugs.
Heres a comparison diagram from a vintage gruen advertisement. Gruen curvex 52mm rare extra long curved 17 jewels 330 vintage mens watch. In 1874 he took out a patent for a safety pinion u. Gruen developed a series of movements that were fullsized but had the necessary curvature on the dial side and clearance on the back for a heavily curved case. Yellow goldfilled gruen curvex precision, produced in the 1940s, is a rare curved rectangular drivers edgeofwrist watch. Gruen precision all prices for gruen precision watches. Gruen yellow gold curvex drivers wristwatch for sale at.
Vintage art deco gruen verithin precision pocket watch in gf case. Later he worked for three years in switzerland before going to the united states. Gruen vintage gruen continental 14k gold 17j mechanical 29. Vintage gruen curvex precision 10k gold filled watch hand wind. Gruen model 330356 curvex coronet 1938 waterstone watches. The manual winding winding gruen curvex movement was just cleaned and is. Vintage 1950s gruen curvex 14k yellow gold watch new leather band manual wind. If you are looking for firstclass model a auto parts of exceptional value and quality, youve come to the right place. Gruen always used to produce high quality watches and most of them still work today and are highly collectable. Rectangular watch in pink rose 14k gold curvex shaped case. This is the standard labor involved in collecting the basics.
Gruen precision 510 vintage 1960s james bond 007 14k. Nos watch crystal various sizes for vintage seiko watches. The 430 is the 17jewel precision verithin high end movement. Vintage gruen curvex precision 14k gold filled wristwatch ebth.
Gruen vintage gruen geneve silver dial 14k yellow gold bumper. Gruen curvex all prices for gruen curvex watches on chrono24. Make offer vintage gruen curvex precision 10k gold filled watch hand wind. Sponsored links outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. Unfollow gruen watch, precision to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The gruen watch company was formerly one of the largest watch manufacturers in the united. Very light patina is on the dial typical of watches this age with diamonds set at the 3, 9, and 12 markers. Vintage gruen precision curvex handwinding silver dial circa 1940s watch. As aegler used to manufacture movement for gruen and rolex, both firms did use of the same movement.
Rolex eventually purchased the precision factory and now its a rolex administration building. Together these cover the desired combinations of precision, verithincurvex, and 1517 jewels. We invite you to browse our collection of gruen vintage swiss watches, from iconic models of this nostalgic brand such as verithin, curvex and the precision series. All curvex models have 17 jewels and are precision grade. Identification information on your vintage gruen watch.
Gruen precision from curvex to bond watch last watch horology. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The customers best interests are our top priority, and the value of your antique or classic car depends on the quality of the parts that are used in it. We recently had the watch overhauled and it is currently running strong. A fine quality seller advertised a nice long case early curved back one at a reasonable price as a curvex.