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Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Automatic with Original Dial from 1940's

$925
£702.37
€803.22
CA$1,292.36
A$1,437.39
CHF 750.56
MX$17,491.45
NOK 9,585.77
SEK 8,989.76
DKK 5,994.72
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About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 37mm X Diameter 31mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Two Tone / Gilt Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This classic round automatic was produced by the iconic house of Gruen sometime in the mid 1940's. It has just been serviced by our team and comes with our 18 month warranty. It is dependable and accurate and you can wear fine watch all the time and count on it to get you there on time.
  • Creator:
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  • Case Shape:
    Round
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1040's
  • 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: 28061stDibs: LU422316410762

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