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Cal 311 - Curvex Royal [message #20495]

Tue, 14 July 2026 03:42

JackW
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There is another thread featuring the ID for the Curvex Royal. However, based on Kyle Roger's book, think that other watch is the Curvex Duke. This I believe is the better match to the Curvex Royal.

Model name: Gruen Curvex Royal
Type:
Period/date: 1936 or 1938
Gender: M

Case Maker: Wadsworth
Case Material: 14k Gold Fill
Case Serial: G 003773
Case Style no: 311 228

Caliber: 311
Movement Maker: Gruen
Movement Serial: 414564

Bracelet/Band: Recent replacement

This recent acquisition would be the Curvex Royal. Per discussion with Kyle it came with white and black dial. This is the black dial variant in a 14k gold fill case. While the ID on the black dial rests on Kyle's research in his book, the case style is still shown in print ads from the period.
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		Cal 311 - Curvex Royal By: JackW on Tue, 14 July 2026 03:42
		Re: Cal 311 - Curvex Royal By: ytony2876 on Tue, 14 July 2026 13:52
		Re: Cal 311 - Curvex Royal By: afire on Tue, 14 July 2026 14:12
		Re: Cal 311 - Curvex Royal By: ytony2876 on Fri, 31 July 2026 14:24
		Re: Cal 311 - Curvex Royal By: Passion on Fri, 31 July 2026 16:19
		Re: Cal 311 - Curvex Royal By: JackW on Fri, 04 September 2026 14:37
		Re: Cal 311 - Curvex Royal By: Passion on Wed, 30 September 2026 16:36
		Re: Cal 311 - Curvex Royal By: JackW on Wed, 30 September 2026 17:31

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