GRUEN Watch Company

One of the most important and prestigious American watch manufacturers. Gruen watch company was a watch manufacturer founded in 1894 as "D. Gruen & Son" by a brilliant German horologists, Dietrich Gruen and his eldest son Frederick G. Gruen. Years later, the second son. George J., joined the firm and the name was changed to "D. Gruen & Sons".

The Veri-Thin line of watches by Gruen was known for its slim profile and elegant design, and it was powered by a variety of movements throughout its history. All the Veri-Thin movements were made in-house by Gruen and were known for their accuracy and reliability. Today, many of these movements are highly sought-after by watch collectors for their historical significance and craftsmanship.

GRUEN
Veri-Thin
Wristwarch

With a unique fancy case and lug design, this STUNNING timepiece is a vintage Gruen Veri-Thin wristwatch, style 473 and dated from 1941.
 
It is a manual winding watch powered by an original Gruen Watch Co. Veri-Thin Patented movement caliber 435, 17 jewels, sub-second, unadjusted, Swiss made.
 
It still has the original (showing some aged) white dial with gold Arabic Numerals, bold minute track and matching hands. The sub-second is located at 6 and the dial is also signed Gruen Veri-Thin.
 
Cased in a GORGEOUS 22.4x26mm rectangle shape case with fancy lugs design. Case, bezel, and lugs in 10K GFD and Guildite back.
 
This watch comes with a new-old-stock black Genuine Lizard two-piece strap.

This wristwatch in very good condition. Runs very well and keeps great time!

Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.

Movement:
Gruen Watch Co.
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Veri-Thin Patented
Cal. 435
753806

Case Markings: 
Cased and Timed in U.S.A.
By Gruen Watch Co.
Star Watch Case Co.
10K Gold Filled Bezel - Guildite Back
0173118
435-473

Gruen
Base Metal

Measurements (mm):
Case Dimensions 22.4x26
Case with Crown 24.3
Case Lug to Lug 39.2
Case Thickness 8.3
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust lighting when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.

The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.

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