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...
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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
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1920s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen
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1920's Gruen Quadron 15 Jewel Restored. Beautiful Art Deco Watch
By Gruen
Located in Raleigh, NC
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen
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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 Dec...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen
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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
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage Gruen
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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 ...
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1930s Vintage Gruen
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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. ...
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen
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Gold-filled
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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....
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1930s Swiss Art Deco Vintage Gruen
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Gold-filled
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Find a range of Gruen jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using gold. We have 39 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 jewelry & watches by Wittnauer, Blancpain, and Bulova. Prices for Gruen jewelry & 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 $3,800, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,010.
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- 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 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.
- 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.