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Gruen - Curvex - No reserve price - 501-278 - Men - 1936
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Gruen - Curvex - No reserve price - 501-278 - Men - 1936

GRUEN Vintage Watch – Caliber 500 | Art Deco | High-Premium Collector Piece An exceptional GRUEN Watch Co. timepiece powered by the renowned caliber 500, a highly regarded mechanical movement from the golden era of Art Deco. This watch represents refined vintage horology and is perfectly suited for serious collectors and discerning enthusiasts. General Information Brand: Gruen Watch Co. Movement: Manual-wind mechanical, Cal. 500, 15 jewels Origin: Swiss movement, cased and timed in the U.S.A. Period: 1930s–1940s Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock Case & Design Case size: 20,5 mm X 44,7 mm Elegant rectangular Art Deco case, subtly curved (Curvex-style profile) Material: Gold-filled / gold-plated bezel with steel back Original case back signed: GRUEN Watch Co. – Star Watch Case Co. – 10K G.F. Bezel – Guildite Back Dial Original black dial with applied gold Arabic numerals Central champagne-tone panel signed GRUEN (erased) Well-balanced small seconds sub-dial, characteristic of premium Gruen models Honest, even patina consistent with age, highly desirable to collectors Strap High-quality genuine leather strap, vintage style, in very good condition (likely later replacement) Condition 100% authentic vintage watch, period-correct components Movement is complete and visually clean, featuring classic Gruen architecture Very good overall cosmetic condition for its age, showing only light, honest wear Suitable for both elegant occasional wear and serious collection Why This Is a High-Premium Piece The Gruen Caliber 500 is one of the most respected vintage American movements with Swiss heritage Iconic Art Deco design, increasingly rare on the market Strong historical and aesthetic value with excellent long-term collectability -A refined and historically significant timepiece—ideal for collectors seeking originality, elegance, and enduring value. Please refer to the photos as part of the description of the watch. Fast delivery 2-3 working days with DHL Express!!

No. 100285377

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Gruen - Curvex - No reserve price - 501-278 - Men - 1936

Gruen - Curvex - No reserve price - 501-278 - Men - 1936

GRUEN Vintage Watch – Caliber 500 | Art Deco | High-Premium Collector Piece

An exceptional GRUEN Watch Co. timepiece powered by the renowned caliber 500, a highly regarded mechanical movement from the golden era of Art Deco. This watch represents refined vintage horology and is perfectly suited for serious collectors and discerning enthusiasts.

General Information
Brand: Gruen Watch Co.
Movement: Manual-wind mechanical, Cal. 500, 15 jewels
Origin: Swiss movement, cased and timed in the U.S.A.
Period: 1930s–1940s
Functions: Hours, minutes, small seconds at 6 o’clock

Case & Design
Case size: 20,5 mm X 44,7 mm
Elegant rectangular Art Deco case, subtly curved (Curvex-style profile)
Material: Gold-filled / gold-plated bezel with steel back
Original case back signed:
GRUEN Watch Co. – Star Watch Case Co. – 10K G.F. Bezel – Guildite Back
Dial
Original black dial with applied gold Arabic numerals
Central champagne-tone panel signed GRUEN (erased)
Well-balanced small seconds sub-dial, characteristic of premium Gruen models
Honest, even patina consistent with age, highly desirable to collectors

Strap
High-quality genuine leather strap, vintage style, in very good condition (likely later replacement)
Condition
100% authentic vintage watch, period-correct components
Movement is complete and visually clean, featuring classic Gruen architecture
Very good overall cosmetic condition for its age, showing only light, honest wear
Suitable for both elegant occasional wear and serious collection

Why This Is a High-Premium Piece

The Gruen Caliber 500 is one of the most respected vintage American movements with Swiss heritage
Iconic Art Deco design, increasingly rare on the market
Strong historical and aesthetic value with excellent long-term collectability
-A refined and historically significant timepiece—ideal for collectors seeking originality, elegance, and enduring value.

Please refer to the photos as part of the description of the watch.
Fast delivery 2-3 working days with DHL Express!!

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