| Quadron 120 (Caliber 485 variant) [message #14320] |
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Model name: unknown
Type: Quadron 120
Period/date: ca1934
Gender: Men's
Case Maker: Gruen (House GF line)
Case Material: 10k Gold Filled (stamped "Gruen 10k Gold Filled" on outer caseback edge)
Case Serial: 2,279,103
Case Style no: 99
Caliber: 485
Movement Maker: Alpina / "Guild Watch"
Movement Serial: none on bridges--not brave enough to remove dial
Bracelet: Sturdy gold filled link bracelet with adjustable clasp
Other info: According to the master book, this model was introduced with caliber 681. This is a later, raised gold numeral dial variant, which now uses caliber 485. Some places note 485 was introduced in 1935, but I would say this is earlier, ca. 1934 production. I think 681 may have been discontinued by that time. Of note, there also appears to be a Caliber 179 model that uses Style number 99. Perhaps a lady's variant, or at least a strap variant to use a round caliber? I have never seen an example.
The bracelet fits like a dream. Amazingly lightweight, but a large size for its day. Surprised I haven't seen other examples.
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