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Gruen Watch Vintage

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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Steel

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
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
reliability. A true symbol of vintage charm and timeless beauty, the Gruen 1950's Ladies Cocktail Watch is a
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
Gruen Cocktail Watch 14K White Gold and Diamonds
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Art Deco Ladies Manual Watch by Gruen, c1929
By Gruen
Located in Westward ho, GB
decorative engraving to the case and superb circular numeral dial. Made in by Gruen watch makers with a Swiss
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, White Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Gruen "Batwing" AKA FRanternity
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
young. This watch is in extraordinary condition, something that Vintage Watch Corner is developing a
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Art Deco Gruen "Batwing" AKA FRanternity
Art Deco Gruen "Batwing" AKA FRanternity
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H 1.86 in W 0.81 in
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
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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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
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold Plate

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
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Contemporary Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

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
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist 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
get you there on time, every time. And, you will likely never see another vintage watch by Gruen as
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Waltham Fontomatic Men's Wrist Watch w Date
By Waltham Watch Company
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
" also very often found in other well-known watch brands of the era such as Gireaux, Gruen 666, Allain
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Vintage 1960s American Wrist Watches

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Steel

Gruen Solid Yellow Gold Pocket Watch with Original Dial by Stern Freres 1920's
Located in Long Beach, CA
. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Gruen Watch Company is an old Swiss house famous for making watches on many
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

WW1 ……..Trench Watch. Marvin 15 Jewels, Rare Full Hermetic
By Marvin
Located in Raleigh, NC
. I have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches
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Vintage 1920s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Sterling Silver

1920's Eberhard Hermetic 15J, Sterling Silver, Trench Watch Totally Restored
By Eberhard & Co.
Located in Raleigh, NC
have been an avid vintage watch collector for years. My soft spot is 1900-1935 American watches. I
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Vintage 1920s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Men's Wrist Watch
By Omega
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
Always in style, a retro classic Omega Seamaster 563 De Ville Gold Filled Men's Wrist Watch. The height of popularity 1950-60s, this sleek 34mm timepiece presents clean lines and is ...
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Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch, Circa 1930s
By Hamilton
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Vintage Art Deco Hamilton Ladies White Gold Diamond Bracelet Watch. The rounded rectangle-faced dial with framed in round diamonds with yellow gold hour and minute hands. This lovely...
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Cartier Must de Cartier Burgundy Red C Logo Leather Men's Top Handle Briefcase
By Cartier
Located in Houston, US
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Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
By Longines
Located in Vannes, FR
Discover our Longines Ladies Watch, vintage but never worn and with its original label. Featuring a 19 mm round case in 18-carat gold, this watch embodies the perfect marriage of sop...
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Longines Watch 18-Carat Gold
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Rolex Oyster Perpetual with Original Oyster Bracelet and Sub Seconds from 1957
By Rolex
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Rolex Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Oyster Perpetual / Reference 6504 METAL / MATERIAL: Stainless Steel CIRCA / YEAR: 1957 / 58 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 31mm X D...
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Vintage Chopard Geneve 18k White Gold Ladies' Watch with Diamonds
By Chopard
Located in Berlin, BE
Indulge in the luxury of the vintage Chopard Geneve 18k white gold ladies' watch, a true testament to the elegance and sophistication that the Chopard brand embodies. Crafted from th...
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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Diamond, White Gold

Omega Seamaster Cal 1332 Honeycomb Dial Gold Plated And Stainless-steel Watch 80
By Omega
Located in Toronto, CA
Brand : Omega Model: Seamaster Reference : 1960196 Features: Rectangular dress watch - Honeycomb Dial Country Of Manufacture: Switzerland Movement: Quartz Cal 1332 Case Materia...
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Vintage 1980s Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique Hamilton Diamond Platinum Ladies Cocktail Watch
By Hamilton
Located in Miami, FL
This Antique Hamilton Ladie's cocktail is watch crafted in solid Platinum. With an off-white dial & silver-tone hand markers. Manual mechanical winding movement. It with A round dia...
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Diamond, Platinum

Ladies Omega 12kt Gold Filled Watch Working 15 Jewel Fully Serviced Warranty
By Omega
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Beautiful 12kt white gold vintage ladies' Omega watch with a 16mm x 20mm x 8mm case. The face of the watch is silver, the band has a 26mm clasp, 2.25 inches on one side and 2 inches ...
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Vintage Rolex Cellini Vignette Diamond Dial 4084
By Rolex
Located in London, GB
A stunning yellow gold Cellini by Rolex. Featuring a rare vignette dial with diamond set hour markers and a yellow gold bezel. The watch is also equipped with a sapphire glass, a man...
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Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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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Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful Platinum Diamond Art Deco Watch Diamond Bracelet Movement:Mechanical Manual Winding Functions: Hours, minutes Material: Platinum Case: Case length 10 mm x Height 22.5...
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Vintage Waltham 14 Karat Rose Gold Pocket Watch with Hunter Case, Circa 1888
By American Waltham Watch Co.
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
This rare vintage 14 karat gold pocket watch by Waltham is a stunning piece of history. The luxury solid gold timepiece is made with exquisite fine details. It features a 46mm case w...
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Art Deco Ladies Manual Marcasite Cocktail Watch by Premex, C1940's
Located in Westward ho, GB
This is a stunning Art Deco marcasite cocktail watch by Premex. The rectangular face has gold numbers and hands which add an extra touch of class to the watch. The strap and case are...
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Ladies Patria Art Deco 18 Karat Gold Watch, Enamel Inlay & Carved Filigreed Case
Located in valatie, NY
Ladies Art Deco 18 Karat White Gold Watch With Enamel Inlay and Carved, Filigreed Case, c1930. Patria Watch Co was a Swiss luxury watchmaker based in Bienne, Switzerland and founded ...
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Early 20th Century Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Enamel

Art Deco Ladies White GF Wrist Watch by Elgin, Fully Serviced, C1934
By Elgin
Located in Westward ho, GB
Wonderfully styled Art Deco ladies watch originating from the 1934 and made by the American watchmakers Elgin. A fine classic calibre movement running well on a 7 jewel Elgin grade 4...
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Vintage Gruen Precision Veri-Thin Rectangular-Shaped Watch, 1941
By Gruen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1941 Vintage Gruen Precision Veri-Thin Rectangular-shaped Watch. 10K Yellow Gold Filled case
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Gruen Veri-Thin Precision Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s
By Gruen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1950's Vintage Gruen Veri-Thin Precision Guildite watch with Military Style Silver Dial with Green
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

Vintage Gruen Art Deco Style 14 Karat White Gold Filled Watch, 1929
By Gruen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1929 Vintage Gruen 14k White Gold Art Deco Case watch with Silver Dial with Light Brown Luminous
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Vintage 1920s Swiss Wrist Watches

Gruen Yellow Gold-Filled 12-S Open Face Pocketwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Great looking Gruen yellow gold filled 12 size open face pocket watch circa 1940’s. Featuring a
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Vintage 1920 Gruen Precision Ladies Watch
By Gruen
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1920's Gruen Precision ladies watch in fair condition. This watch has detailed engraving
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Vintage 1920s Unknown Modern Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Ladies Vintage Diamond Watch
By Gruen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes Case: oval 31mm 14K white gold case, winding crown on the side of case, plastic crystal Dial: white arabic dial with blue hands Band: 1...
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20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches

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Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Filled Vintage Doctors Watch
By Gruen
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Movement: manual wind Function: hours, minutes, seconds Case: Rectangle 35 X 21mm 14K white gold filled case, winding crown on the side of the case, plastic crystal Dial: silver roma...
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Early 20th Century Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold-filled, White Gold

Gruen Precision 33mm N/A
By Gruen
Located in Surfside, FL
seconds. 33mm case size. Fine Pre-owned Gruen Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Gruen Precision watch is
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20th Century Wrist Watches

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Yellow Gold

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Gruen Classic 111 Platinum Silver Dial Manual Watch, 2 Carats of Diamonds
By Gruen
Located in Surfside, FL
. Certified preowned Vintage Gruen Classic watch is made out of Platinum on a Diam band with a Palladium Clasp
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Vintage 1930s Wrist Watches

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Platinum, Silver

1930’s Gruen Caliber 325, 17 Jewels, Superb Condition
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Gruen 325 Look no further if you like Art Deco watches. The Gruen Quadron series epitomizes
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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

1920’s, Art Deco Gruen Quadron, 15 Jewel, beautiful statement timepiece.
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
watch line, although the early Illinois watches were beautiful as well. I am offering a men’s Gruen
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gruen Precision Calibre 510 Mens Wrist Watch
By Gruen
Located in Mount Kisco, NY
this great vintage watch is powered by Gruen's Swiss 510 manual wind movement. The case size is 34mm
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Vintage 1960s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Vintage Early 1900s Gruen Verithin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Working
By Gruen
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Early 1900's Gruen Verithin Pocket Watch, Yellow Gold Filled, Working, 5 Positions Adjusted
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Antique Early 1900s American Art Deco Pocket Watches

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Vintage 1920s-1930s Gruen Precision Watch, 10 Karat Gold Filled, Case
By Gruen
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage 1920-30's Gruen Precision Watch, 10kt Gold Filled, 15mm x 17mm Case, Gold Numerals, Off
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Wrist Watches

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Vintage Gruen Veri-Thin Square Watch Gold Plated Case Serviced Warranty
By Gruen
Located in Rancho Santa Fe, CA
Vintage Gruen Veri-Thin watch with a 26mm x 26mm (10mm thick) square case that's 10kt rolled gold
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Pre-Owned 14k Yellow Gold Diamond Vintage Duchess Gruen Woman's Watch
By Gruen
Located in Eagan, MN
Woman's 14k Yellow Gold Italy 17 Jewel Watch with Diamonds. Watch has marks and scratches on it
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2010s European Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gruen Watch Co. White Gold Original Diamond Dial Wristwatch
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Co. STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt White Gold
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

Art Deco 14k White Gold Watch by Gruen, c1927
By Gruen
Located in Westward ho, GB
For your consideration is this lovely Gruen ladies watch, 14k white gold, 15 jewels and dated to
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Art Deco Style Watch with Diamond Details & Lizard Leather Strap by Gruen, 1940s
By Gruen
Located in McKinney, TX
movement - Four diamond hour markers - By Gruen - Circa 1940s - Estate acquired - Good vintage
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Vintage 1940s American Modern Wrist Watches

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Diamond

Gruen 18 Karat Yellow Gold Precision Automatic Wristwatch, 1960s
By Gruen
Located in Wallkill, NY
Gruen Vintage Men's watch in working condition. 18kt yellow gold 30mm case. Silvered dial with
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Vintage 1960s Wrist Watches

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18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen 14Kt. Art Deco Ladies Wristwatch Entirely Hand Made From 1927
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Number 61 METAL
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1930' s Gruen Rose Gold Filled Curvex, Stunning "Curvature." 17 Jewels
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
, something that Vintage Watch Corner is developing a reputation. Early American vintage watches in exception
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Art Deco Gents Wrist Watch by Gruen, circa 1930
Located in Westward ho, GB
engravings, shows no wear-through to the plating. True vintage watches can't compete with a modern quartz
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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Gold Plate

Vintage Gruen Curvex 14 Karat Yellow Gold Filled Watch, 1936
By Gruen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1936 Vintage Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Yellow Gold Filled Watch. Rectangular-shaped case. 19mm
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Vintage Gruen Veri-Thin Precision 14 Karat Yellow Gold Watch, 1947
By Gruen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1947 Vintage Grue Veri-Thin Precision 14k Yellow Gold Stair Step Case watch with Silver Dial with
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Wrist Watches

Gruen Curvex in Gold c.1950s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen Curvex 14K YG very elaborate and striking case design circa 1950's with wide bezel and 2
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Wrist Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Gruen 14K PG Round Case "Pan American"
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen 14K PG round case "Pan American" vintage man's watch circa 1940's featuring screw back 31 X
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Gruen Stainless Steel Airman Wristwatch circa 1960s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen stainless steel Airman wristwatch, circa 1960s, with interesting 24 hour jumping hour feature
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Gruen Yellow Gold-Filled Precision Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen Yellow Gold-Filled Precision wristwatch, circa 1940s. 23 x 41mm curved rectangular case. With
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Gilt Metal

Gruen Rose Gold Filled Curvex Manual Wristwatch, circa 1930s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage Gruen elongated curvex style 10k rose gold filled case with engraved detail circa 1930’s
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Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
scare vintage doctor's watch.
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gruen SS early doctor's duo dial wristwatch circa 1930's.
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
looking and very scare vintage doctor's watch
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gruen Rose Gilt Metal Veri-Thin Rectangular Wristwatch circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Gruen rose gold filled Veri-Thin rectangular wristwatch, circa 1940s. Rectangular case with curved
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Vintage 1940s American Wrist Watches

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Gilt Metal

Gruen Pink Gold Filled Veri-Thin Manual Dress Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Man’s vintage PGF Gruen Veri-Thin manual wind dress model circa 1940’s. Featuring a medium size 23
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Retro Wrist Watches

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Gold-filled

Gruen Stainless Steel Pan American Veri-Thin Manual Wristwatch, circa 1940s
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Vintage man’s Gruen “Pan American” Ver-Thin in stainless steel circa 1940s. Medium size vintage
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Vintage 1940s Swiss Aesthetic Movement Wrist Watches

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Stainless Steel

Gruen 12-S Open Face Art Deco Style Dress Pocketwatch in SS & PG
By Gruen
Located in West Hollywood, CA
watch chain with alternating cut out bar and link design. Great looking high style vintage art deco
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Vintage 1940s Pocket Watches

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14k Gold

Vintage 1950s Stainless Steel Gruen Veri-Thin Precision Mechanical Watch
By Gruen
Located in Carlisle, GB
This 29mm pre-owned hand winding vintage watch is working and it is running well. There are visible
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Vintage 1950s American Wrist Watches

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Steel, Stainless Steel

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Gruen Watch Vintage For Sale on 1stDibs

On 1stDibs, you can find the most appropriate gruen watch vintage for your needs in our varied inventory. Frequently made of Gold, Gold-filled and White Gold, this item was constructed with great care. A gruen watch vintage can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 1 Diamond versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for a rough cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes alternatives. Finding a gruen watch vintage for sale for women should be easy, but there are 10 pieces available to browse for unisex as well as men, too.

How Much is a Gruen Watch Vintage?

The price for a gruen watch vintage starts at $180 and tops out at $3,800 with these watches, on average, selling for $825.

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Questions About Gruen Watch Vintage
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.