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1960's GRUEN Airflight Vintage Pilot Aviator's Military Time Jump Hour Watch
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Description Condition: Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Gruen Features: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds Gender: Men's Band Material: Genuine Leather Year of Manufacture: 1960-1969 Movement: Manually Wound Country of Manufacture: Switzerland Case Material: Stainless Steel Warranty: Non-Factory Warranty Model: Airflight
1960's GRUEN Airflight Vintage Mens Pilot Aviator's Military Time Jump Hour Watch
Iconic Aviator's Watch - Mint Original Dial - 1 Year Warranty Gruen Airflight: An Iconic Pilot's Watch - Original Dial - 1 Year Warranty We love classic aviator watches, and the Gruen Airflight is no exception. Once you see how they work you're hooked. Gruen designed the Airflight as a jump hour watch with a couple of major differences... rather than one hour jumping in a window, every twelve hours all of the markers change in an instant so the watch always displays military time. These watches were used by civilian pilots as well as by the Air Force Association. Today's auctions showcases this classic Airflight which has its mint original dial and distinctive original hands. Our watchmaker has just freshly serviced the original caliber 510 RSS movement which is very nice. For the finishing touch we have installed a new Teju lizard strap. We also have a new-old-stock Gruen brown alligator grain band that can be purchased for it. Or If you would like to dress it down we can order a NATO style strap for it.Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. Don't miss the chance to own a very cool piece of aviation and timekeeping history.
Detailed Appraisal: Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip
Case material: Chrome plated top with stainless steel back Case markings (inside): Stainless Steel Back, Gruen Watch Co., Switzerland, 510 RSS
Case condition: Honest original condition with some scratches on the lugs ands plating wear around edges and on the bottom edges of the lugs Crown: Steel, unsigned replacement
Dial: Silver, diamond shaped apertures for the jump hours, signed Gruen, original, just short of perfect mint Hands: Original, gold Movement type: Gruen caliber 510 RSS, manually wound, rhodium plated Movement markings: Gruen Watch Co., Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, 510 RSS
Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unwornWe also have a new-old-stock Gruen brown alligator grain band that can be purchased for it. If you would like to dress it down we can install a NATO style strap. Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts. Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please see our eBay page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate
100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence.
Connoisseur of Time In the News: 12/10/2005 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME SELLS SPECIAL TIMEPIECE TO OMEGA MUSEUM
8/16/2006 -- VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY HELPS NEUHAUS MUSEUM FILL NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT
4/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT KENYAN COMMUNITY
Contact us Connoisseur of Time, Inc.
1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Suite 6-343
Suwanee, GA 30024U.S.A.
1.866.204.1267
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONDAY-FRIDAY
10AM-4PM EST CLOSED
SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PAYMENT SELLING POLICIES 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience. All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address. The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid. The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof
Winning bidders must fully pay within 3 days of the auction. After 3 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder. To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early. Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa. SHIPPING Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes. The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following countries:Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote. The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50. Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid.
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Description
| Condition: | Pre-owned: An item that has been used or worn previously. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Gruen |
| Features: | Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds | Gender: | Men's |
| Band Material: | Genuine Leather | Year of Manufacture: | 1960-1969 |
| Movement: | Manually Wound | Country of Manufacture: | Switzerland |
| Case Material: | Stainless Steel | Warranty: | Non-Factory Warranty |
| Model: | Airflight |
Iconic Aviator's Watch - Mint Original Dial - 1 Year Warranty
| Gruen Airflight: An Iconic Pilot's Watch - Original Dial - 1 Year Warranty We love classic aviator watches, and the Gruen Airflight is no exception. Once you see how they work you're hooked. Gruen designed the Airflight as a jump hour watch with a couple of major differences... rather than one hour jumping in a window, every twelve hours all of the markers change in an instant so the watch always displays military time. These watches were used by civilian pilots as well as by the Air Force Association. Today's auctions showcases this classic Airflight which has its mint original dial and distinctive original hands. Our watchmaker has just freshly serviced the original caliber 510 RSS movement which is very nice. For the finishing touch we have installed a new Teju lizard strap. We also have a new-old-stock Gruen brown alligator grain band that can be purchased for it. Or If you would like to dress it down we can order a NATO style strap for it.Included with the purchase is a one-year C.O.T. warranty on the movement and its function, a custom printed Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity, and a new timing certificate. Don't miss the chance to own a very cool piece of aviation and timekeeping history. |
| Detailed Appraisal: |
| Functions: Hours, Minutes, Sweep Seconds Designed for: Men Dimensions: 35mm wide (excluding crown), 42mm long lug tip-to-tip Case material: Chrome plated top with stainless steel back Case markings (inside): Stainless Steel Back, Gruen Watch Co., Switzerland, 510 RSS Case condition: Honest original condition with some scratches on the lugs ands plating wear around edges and on the bottom edges of the lugs Crown: Steel, unsigned replacement Dial: Silver, diamond shaped apertures for the jump hours, signed Gruen, original, just short of perfect mint Hands: Original, gold Movement type: Gruen caliber 510 RSS, manually wound, rhodium plated Movement markings: Gruen Watch Co., Swiss, Seventeen Jewels, Unadjusted, 510 RSS Band: Crocodile, fully stitched, padded, brand new and unwornWe also have a new-old-stock Gruen brown alligator grain band that can be purchased for it. If you would like to dress it down we can install a NATO style strap. Crystal type: Acrylic, excellent condition Serviced: Yes, freshly cleaned and oiled. Timing: Timed to precision on a state-of-the-art computerized system.Your watch is important to us, and we will take care of it for its lifetime. We provide the best after sale care in the business with an experienced team of watchmakers both of whom each have over forty years of experience and a large number of parts. Warranty: 1-year warranty. Please see our eBay page for details. Box/Papers: BOX - Connoisseur of Time watch presentation box; PAPERS - Connoisseur of Time Certificate of Authenticity; New timing certificate 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price. Simply notify us and send it back anytime within 30 days after it has been received. Our goal is to exceed your expectations throughout the buying experience. View our feedback and shop with confidence. |
| Connoisseur of Time In the News: |
| 12/10/2005 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME SELLS SPECIAL TIMEPIECE TO OMEGA MUSEUM 8/16/2006 -- VINTAGE WATCH COMPANY HELPS NEUHAUS MUSEUM FILL NEW PERMANENT EXHIBIT 4/4/2008 -- CONNOISSEUR OF TIME GIVES BACK – WATCH COMPANY DONATES FUNDS TO SUPPORT KENYAN COMMUNITY |
| Contact us |
| Connoisseur of Time, Inc. 1000 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Suite 6-343 Suwanee, GA 30024U.S.A. 1.866.204.1267 HOURS OF OPERATION MONDAY-FRIDAY 10AM-4PM EST CLOSED SATURDAYS & SUNDAYS PAYMENT SELLING POLICIES 100% satisfaction guarantee for all of our watches. If you are in any way unsatisfied with the watch we will fully refund the purchase price anytime within 30 days after the watch has been received. Our goal is to exceed our client's expectations throughout the buying experience. All items are packaged carefully and mailed in specially constructed, reinforced shipping boxes designed for high value items. The purchase price will be the declared value of the merchandise on any required customs forms. US, Canadian, and British buyers paying by Paypal must use a confirmed address. The payment of ALL customs duties, tariffs, and taxes are the responsibility of the buyer. Please be aware of the cost of these for your country as you enter a bid. The water resistance of vintage watches can no longer be guaranteed and is not covered under the watch's warranty. We do not recommend getting a vintage watch wet, even one that was originally designed to be waterproof SHIPPING Winning bidders must fully pay within 3 days of the auction. After 3 days the piece will be relisted and appropriate action taken against the non-paying bidder. To be fair to all bidders, we make it our practice never to end an auction early. Because of the high rate of lost items and number of fraudulent payments, we do not sell or ship to Indonesia or Africa. Domestic shipping is by UPS Ground or USPS Express Mail. All shipments are fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. International shipments will sent via U.S. International Express Mail fully insured. An estimate can be obtained by using eBay's shipping calculator found in this listing. A $5 (USD) handling fee applies to all international orders. We will e-mail the winning bidder at the end of the auction with the exact shipping cost. Bidder is responsible for all duties and taxes. The shipping cost to most countries not covered by eBay's shipping calculator is $38.95 plus insurance. Insurance charges are $1.55 for every $100 of coverage needed. This includes the following countries:Italy, UK (for some shipments), Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and all other countries for which eBay's shipping calculator does not generate a quote. The insurance fee for certain “high-risk” countries not in the above list is a flat rate of $50. Bidders with less than 10 positive feedbacks or whose feedback rating is less than 98% must contact us before placing a bid. |