Very nice vintage 1960's Gruen Precision Swiss 17 jewel men's wristwatch. Runs well and keeps good time!

This vintage Gruen Precision wristwatch is pure 1960's old school.

The chrome plated case measures 34.1 mm / 1.34" in diameter, excluding crown and lugs and surrounds a beautiful soft silver dial complimented by, once luminous, but now dimmed, silver hour and minute, hands, silver center sweep second, raised silver Arabic numbers and baton markers, and silver outer chapter, all under a bright, clear, new crystal.

The 17 jewel Swiss, cal. 510RSS movement, sets and winds as it should, is running strong, and keeping very good time.

It is shockproof and antimagnetic with a screw-down, stainless steel back, and , to complete that "old school" look is matched with a Speidel stainless steel flex bracelet,


STOCK CODE: G-3

ABOUT THE GRUEN WATCH COMPANY:

The Gruen Watch Company, founded by German-born watchmaker Dietrich Gruen, was a prominent American watch manufacturer that operated from 1894 to 1958.

The company was known for its innovation and quality, particularly in the transition from pocket watches to wristwatches.

Gruen was one of the first precision mechanical watch companies in the United States.

Here's a more detailed look at the company's history:

Early Years:

Dietrich Gruen, who initially spelled his name Grün, established the company in 1894 in Columbus, Ohio, after having previously founded the Columbus Watch Manufacturing Company.

He later moved the business to Cincinnati with his sons, Fred and George, forming D. Gruen & Son, then D. Gruen, Sons & Company.

Innovation and Growth:

Gruen was a pioneer in the wristwatch market, developing thinner movements and innovative designs that made wristwatches more appealing. They also established a strong reputation for quality and precision.

Time Hill:

In 1917, Gruen built a new headquarters and manufacturing facility called Time Hill in Cincinnati, inspired by medieval guild halls. This facility was designed to embody the ideals of quality craftsmanship and ideal working conditions.

Global Expansion:

Gruen expanded its reach by establishing a factory in Biel, Switzerland, and forming a partnership with the Alpina Union Horlogère.

Transition and Decline:

The company faced challenges during the Great Depression and, later, with the rise of quartz watches in the 1970s. The Gruen family sold their interest in the company in 1953, and by 1958, the original company ceased operations.

Legacy

Despite its eventual closure, Gruen remains an iconic American watch brand, admired for its craftsmanship and contributions to the watchmaking industry

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