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Veri-Thin "import 252" [message #210]

Wed, 15 May 2013 09:43

Thojil
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Model name : na
Type : Veri-Thin
Period/date : approx. 1949
Gender : Male

Case Maker : Swiss, possibly Gabus Frères
Case Material : Stainless steel
Case Serial : 11940B
Case Style no : na

Caliber : 420SS
Movement Maker : Gruen
Movement Serial: B918211

Bracelet : Leather, original Gruen signed with generic '40's steel buckle

Other info : Redial by International Dial.
Model corresponds to "import 252", Bruce Shawkey's book, page 193

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Re: Veri-Thin "import 252" [message #244 is a reply to message #210]

Thu, 16 May 2013 21:05

JackW
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Very nice. I'm going to guess later 1940s based on the case serial and the high B-series movement serial. Like 1948.

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