This vintage wristwatch is a beautiful Gruen Veri-Thin Precision from the early 1940's in beautiful condition and is running great!
The Swiss cushion-shaped movement is caliber 930 with 17 jewels with a Breguet hairspring.
The tonneau dial and case are in beautiful condition! The silver-white dial has a light patina and features beautiful gold applied Arabic numerals, gold sword-shaped hour and minute hands, and a gold stick sub-second, with a black minute track. The dial is signed Gruen, Veri-Thin, Precision, and Switzerland. The case measures 22.3 x 25.6 mm's and is 14 karat solid yellow gold, made by Star Watch Case Company. It is brilliantly shiny, showing very little wear- excellent given its age! The plastic crystal has been freshly polished. The style number is indicated on the inside of the case- 457.
The two-piece brown strap is simulated leather with a bold alligator print and a gold buckle, measuring 15.7 mm where it meets the lugs.
This watch is running great and keeping excellent time!
This Gruen Veri-Thin Precision wristwatch in 14 karat solid yellow gold is an absolutely beautiful timepiece and deserves to be enjoyed! It would be excellent paired with business casual or formal attire.
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Cased and Timed in U.S.A. by Gruen Watch Co. Star Watch Case Co. 14 Karat Gold 0180269 430-457
Measurements (mm): Case dimensions: 22.3 x 25.6 Case diameter with crown: 23.3 Case Lug to Lug: 32.5 Case Thickness: 8.5 Band Width: 15.7
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
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