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Gruen Annapolis [message #16164]

Thu, 24 February 2022 17:47

Gary
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Model name: Annapolis
Type: Quadron
Period/date: 1930
Gender: Gents

Case Maker: Wadsworth
Case Material: 14K GF reinforced with extra gold
Case Serial: 5455598
Case Style no: 108

Caliber: 123
Movement Maker: Gruen Precision
Movement Serial: 700442

Bracelet: Chain

Other info: Information can be found in the reference section of the forum under the 1930's Advertisements. This is one of my keepers that I do wear, I love a good metal bracelet!

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Re: Gruen Annapolis [message #16166 is a reply to message #16164]

Thu, 24 February 2022 22:40

afire
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Nice. Original bracelet, and it actually fits. Can't beat that.
I had an the Annapolis bracelet that Gruen sold separately. I'm not sure if there was something wrong with it, but I never could figure out how to get the clasp to fully open.

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Re: Gruen Annapolis [message #16167 is a reply to message #16166]

Fri, 25 February 2022 00:33

Gary
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There is a hidden pin plate that you have to unhinge.

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And the bonus, Wadsworth made the watchband, who knew?

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Re: Gruen Annapolis [message #16169 is a reply to message #16167]

Fri, 25 February 2022 08:20

Jenneke
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Location: Netherlands

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Very stylish watch!

Nice bracelet too. That hinge is clearly different from the ladies folded clasps. Those cant be “separated”.

You can only waste time if you forget to enjoy it - Loesje

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Re: Gruen Annapolis [message #16170 is a reply to message #16167]

Fri, 25 February 2022 17:01

afire
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GaryM wrote on Thu, 24 February 2022 18:33

There is a hidden pin plate that you have to unhinge.

Huh. I never did figure that out. I bartered it to Jack, so maybe he was able to solve that puzzle and make use of it.

https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-TRLvLsZ/0/O/i-TRLvLsZ.jpg

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Re: Gruen Annapolis [message #16175 is a reply to message #16170]

Fri, 25 February 2022 20:14

JackW
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afire wrote on Fri, 25 February 2022 10:01

GaryM wrote on Thu, 24 February 2022 18:33
There is a hidden pin plate that you have to unhinge.
Huh. I never did figure that out. I bartered it to Jack, so maybe he was able to solve that puzzle and make use of it.

It is still sitting waiting for the day that the correct watch arrives. It however, I do not think, is for the Annapolis. Look at Gary's attachement on the band, verses the images that afire posted. The band from afire takes a spring bar.

All I know is based on hard work & writing by others. I can only aspire to augment this body of knowledge. If I am wrong it is because of my own failings. -me

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Re: Gruen Annapolis [message #16177 is a reply to message #16175]

Fri, 25 February 2022 20:21

JackW
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And for what it is worth.... I am not sure the difference in the Annapolis and this watch, other than the addition of the swivel lugs to accommodate a normal strap.

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Re: Gruen Annapolis [message #16178 is a reply to message #16175]

Fri, 25 February 2022 22:37

afire
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JackW wrote on Fri, 25 February 2022 14:14

It is still sitting waiting for the day that the correct watch arrives. It however, I do not think, is for the Annapolis.

That is correct. It's a "Flex No. 56" sold separately. What's on the Annapolis is a modified version with the spring bar tubes removed and it would seem a pin running through the case. It's all Wadsworth, so presumably they supplied the cases with the bracelet already attached. Here's a page from the 1931 supplement showing the unmodified bracelet.

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