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How do I identify my Gruen watch?
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To 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.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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Vintage Women's Gruen Gold-Plated Art Deco Watch with Leather Band
By Gruen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Movement #705-4-21355
Case #651383-700-337
Model/Type Number 337
Year of Manufacture: 1938 (late guild watch classified because of movement)
Total Mass = 22.5 grams
Does Not Include ...
Category
Vintage 1930s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold Plate
18k Yellow Gold Diamond Bracelet w/ Hidden Gruen Watch & Matching Earrings Set
By Gruen
Located in Providence, RI
This stunning bracelet, complete with matching earrings and a hidden Gruen watch, is a must-have for any fine jewelry collection. Crafted from 18k yellow...
Category
20th Century Unknown Dangle Earrings
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco "Bumper" Watch with Patinated Dial circa 940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: "Bumper" / Reference 460/611
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR:
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33m...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Ladies Art Deco Watch with Original Dial and Bracelet 1930's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco
METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1930's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 32mm X Width 17mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber Gruen 835 / Rolex 200...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference Veri-Thin
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Diameter 43mm
MOVE...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Pocket Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Gold Filled Rare Ristside Art Deco Watch 1950 with Original Strap
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Ristside or Batwing
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold-Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 23mm Length X 47mm Width
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels / Caliber 440
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilt Numerals / Gilt Leaf Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Original Strap Pig Skin Leather, 15mm / 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 is called the Ristside, it was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. The watch has been in our collection for nearly 50 years and it appears to be New Old Stock, as it is still fitted with its original Pig Skin Leather Strap. The strap is too dried out to actually use however (we can make you an exact one). We will supply it with a modern strap that will fit the original buckle. This 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
Vintage 1950s Swiss Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled