| Re: Gruen Superior Verithin (LV) [message #17119 is a reply to message #17116] |
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Yes, the “Superior Verithin” logo markings on the movement were completely different than regular LV2 Verithins in styling & location/orientation, but they ran concurrently. Even the balance cock markings are different. Makes it nigh impossible to rebuild one.
I think all data supports what Alex was saying: these ones with 340k sn look to have been partial movements finished later... near the end, for the LV. Perhaps earmarked for a Superior run that never happened, they are not Superior Verithins IMO. They have swan neck regulators (curious about the different balance cock engraving), but they all have the regular Verithin bridge marks and are only adjusted to 4 positions. That’s an oddly low number for a Gruen watch with such a regulator.
Are these transitional ones the only LVs actually signed “Gruen” on the movement?
Btw, update on my watch. Different lighting seems to show the bottom banner on my dial may have said “Superior”. So “Verithin Watch” “Superior”. Basically, a non-stylized version of what’s seen on the ceramic dial ones...
This Superior Verithin logo looks to me like the genesis of the Gruen Precision and standard Verithin logo used shortly after. What are thoughts on the evolution?
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