| Veri-Thin 'Master' [message #20308] |
Wed, 25 March 2026 05:01  |
ytony2876
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Registered: March 2026
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Model name: 'Master'
Type: Veri-Thin
Period/date: 1940s
Case Maker: Wadsworth
Case Material: 10K goldfill sterling silver back
Case Serial:G386170
Case Style no: 405-495
Caliber: 405
Movement Maker: Gruen
Movement Serial: 720275
Hello everyone,
I’ve been a long-time admirer of the craftsmanship and history behind Gruen timepieces, and I’m thrilled to finally join this community. As a newcomer to the world of vintage Gruen collecting, I’ve spent a lot of time reading through the wealth of knowledge here, and I’m eager to learn more from such an experienced group.
I recently acquired a Veri-Thin (likely a 405 495 case) on eBay, but I’ve run into a bit of a mystery. Upon inspection, I noticed the case back is marked as Sterling Silver. However, in the original sales posters and advertisements I’ve managed to find for this specific model, the descriptions usually list guildite back options.
Has anyone encountered a Sterling Silver variation for this model before? I’m curious if this was a specific regional release, a wartime material substitution, or perhaps something else entirely. I would love to hear any insights you might have on why this differs from the standard marketing materials of the era.
Additionally, the watch is currently missing its crystal. Does anyone happen to know the correct Watch-Craft brand number or a compatible G-S Flexo (or other brand) crystal model that would fit this specific case?
Thank you all in advance for your time and for welcoming me into the forum. I’m looking forward to being part of the conversation!
Best regards,
ytony2876
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