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Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Strap from 1931
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FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Lozenge Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1931
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm x Width 36mm
MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 715
DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilt Arabic Numerals / Breguet Gilt Hands
ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Period Lizard, 14mm / Regular Length
WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement
LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT
Wow, what a rare watch this is by the legendary house of Gruen. It is the only example I have ever seen of this model. The watch is in excellent condition and remarkably it seems to still have its original strap from 1931. This really is an exceptional example for a Gruen collector.
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- Date of Manufacture:1931
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this 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 watches, even those over 100 years old.
- Seller Location:Long Beach, CA
- Reference Number:Seller: 1254 H1stDibs: LU422313245252
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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
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