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ANTIQUE #SA1077914

1950s Mid-size Gruen Veri-thin Wrist Watch

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

1950s mid-size Gruen Veri-Thin wrist watch.
 
The watch has a 15-jewel hand-winding movement, calibre 426, which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed Gruen Veri-Thin.
 
The watch measures 25mm wide excluding the winding crown and 26mm high excluding the lugs. The case is gold filled and it is in lovely condition. The back of the watch is stamped Gruen Guildite Base Metal… Guildite (from ''Gruen Guild'') was Gruen''s brand name for a stainless steel alloy.
 
The back of the watch has been engraved and reads, ‘JZ, 10-28-51’.
 
The lens is in good condition (there is some reflection showing in the photos).
 
The signed dial is in its original finish with original hands, a subsidiary seconds dial and outer minute markers.
 
A later leather strap has been fitted.
 
The watch comes in a new presentation box.
 
 
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Antique #SA1077914, shown on this page, originates from 1950. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
1950
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The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Worcestershire
United Kingdom
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THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD
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