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Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Dial 1940's

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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 MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original with Gilt Breguet Style Numerals / Original Gilt Leaf Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Period Gold Filled Chain WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement This watch has been in a vault for nearly 50 years and the price includes a factory quality service by our finest watchmaker. This will of course delay shipping it out for a few days while we do the service and check it out. LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This great looking and classic watch was produced by the legendary house of Gruen. They were a combined Swiss and American company based in Cincinnati Ohio and are renowned for their quality and dependability. This watch is supplied with an original period pocket watch chain so you can wear it as soon as it arrives.
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    Round
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting that this pocket watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our pocket watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 27561stDibs: LU422323543702

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