Strap 295

Thu, 30 July 2020 18:01

Model name : Unknown
Type : Strap
Period/date : 1930s
Gender : Men's

Case Maker : Star
Case Material : Gold filled bezel, Guildite base metal back
Case Serial : 1569554
Case Style no : 208

Caliber : 700
Movement Maker : Unknown
Movement Serial: N/A

Bracelet : Likely leather cord

If I can ever find a leather cord band with a sufficiently masculine buckle and length, I would wear this one. There is no serial number on the movement, unless it's under the dial.

1930's | 3 comments

Veri-Thin Realm (Import 257, caliber 410 variant)

Mon, 27 July 2020 01:24

Here’s one that was out of my usual “realm” Laughing I previously owned it, now with another collector. It was almost impossible to really capture the pink gold luster—had the best luck in open afternoon sunlight.

Model name : Veri-Thin Realm (Import 257, 410 variant)
Type : Import
Period/date : ca1944-45 (?)
Gender : Men’s

Case Maker : Gabus Frères / Oracier SA, Le Locle, Switzerland (“141”)
Case Material : 14k Pink Gold
Case Serial : 110242
Case Style no : none stamped

Caliber : 410
Movement Maker : Gruen
Movement Serial: 914867

Bracelet : leather strap

Other info : Also available in caliber 420. Full numeral dial on this one (not shown in Master Book). Gold hallmark near crown.

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1940's | 1 comment

"Trooper" 440 Curvex style 450 family

Thu, 09 July 2020 19:40

Model name : Trooper
Type : Curvex
Period/date : 1940s to post-war
Gender : men's

Case Maker : Wadsworth
Case Material : either 14k gold, 10k gold, or 10k gold over sterling silver (all shown below)
Case Serial :
Case Style no : 450

Caliber : 440
Movement Maker : Gruen Precision factory
Movement Serial:

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1940's | 11 comments

Quadron Import 220

Fri, 01 May 2020 14:53

Model name : Import 220
Type : Quadron Crown Guard
Period/date : 1930-1933
Gender : Gents

Case Maker : Unknown, Swiss made (marked Alpina Gruen)
Case Material : Two-tone, steel with rose gold
Case Serial : 45821
Case Style no :

Caliber : 175
Movement Maker : Marc Favre Co. Biel (Factory "M")
Movement Serial : A451 (?)

Bracelet : After market

Other info :
Although very similar the dial is not identical to the Import 220 model as shown in Mike Barnett's Gruen Watch Catalog (page 107). This catalog also shows a second dial variation called Import 223.

Caliber 175 is a big unknown to me. There is no reference in any of the Gruen documentation available to me of this caliber. Though it is not a "Precision" or "Extra Precision" grade, the level of finishing is to a high standard when comparing to similar calibers like the 325 or 157. Not only the beautiful surface finishing on all sides, but also the one-piece milled yoke and the fact it has an intermediate setting wheel are indications this is a high grade movement.

My feeling is that it could have been produced by Marc Favre Co., Biel. Reason for that is Gruen was also sourcing their 157 and 165/167 Quadron calibers from M. Favre and the escape design is the same or very similar to caliber 157 (but maybe not unique to M. Favre?). Another point is I was able to carry over the detent screw from a 165 which was broken on my 175. I tried detent screws from many different Gruen calibers, but none of them fitted, the detent screw of the 165 was literally identical to the one on the 175. Also the set bridge design of caliber 165 resembles the design of this 175.

EDIT : Information has been updated in line with new info provided by fellow Gruenites. The movement is confirmed as caliber MF175, produced by Marc Favre Co.

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1930's | 10 comments

Gruen SUPER-G

Another example; Fri, 01 May 2020 13:18

Model name :Super-G
Type : 24h Jump movement
Period/date :1957-1958
Gender : Gents

Case Maker : Unknown, but most likely Swiss made
Case Material : Steel
Case Serial : 191864
Case Style no : 1108

Caliber : 422RSS
Movement Maker : Gruen
Movement Serial : NA

Bracelet : After market IW SUISSE

Other info :
The dial is most likely a re-dial. Although there are various dial variations of the SUPER-G, the two most common dials are one featuring a centrally positioned gold bordered diamond shape and a version with four 90 degree circular gold lines (both with gold surrounds of the 12, 3, 6 and 9 windows). These are found with and without SUPER-G printed above the 6 position.

Having said that, there is an argument the dial could be factory original. The "factory quality" of the print and dial finish and the fact this is a sunburst dial as opposed to the dials described above, make me belief it could also be factory original. If so, I have yet to find another example to confirm this is true. So until then I will have to assume this is a re-dial.

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1950's and Up | 7 comments

885

Wed, 15 April 2020 01:28

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Watch Tables | 0 comments

Help with identification

Precision Autowind; Sat, 04 April 2020 22:54

Model name : Unknown
Type : Precision
Period/date : 1955
Gender : Male

Case Maker : Apex
Case Material : 10K Gold filled
Case Serial : N13527
Case Style no : 480

Caliber : 480-899
Movement Maker : Gruen
Movement Serial: ??

Bracelet : - -

Other info :

1950's and Up | 0 comments

My first Green

The truly first one; Sat, 04 April 2020 11:41

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Hello guys!
Here i show you my first and only Gruen. Hope u like it. Very Happy

Watch Tables | 8 comments

In the mail

Tue, 31 March 2020 15:15

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Watch Tables | 7 comments

Showtime!

Show us your favorite timepieces; Sun, 29 March 2020 18:56

Sure has quiet here lately, hope everyone is safe and sound. Show us your favorite timepieces and give some of your personal reasons why.

One of my favs is the VT Huntsman, I love unique lugs and this one fits the bill. I also like the roman numeral design of the era. I have many dials like this in other models. I'm also a fan of patina.

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Watch Tables | 4 comments

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