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 |
| Band Material: | Metal | Gender: | Men's |
| Age: | Vintage (1920-1970) | Features: | SERVICED! |
| Type: | Luxury | Movement: | Mechanical |
Gruen emerged as one of the pre-eminent watch houses in the United States, producing accurate timepieces in stylish cases that became Jazz-Age darlings. Watch houses sought to outdo one another, carrying the wristwatch as a fashion statement to ever higher levels, but none seemed to touch the panache of Gruen. Founded in the United States in 1876, the legacy of Deitrich Gruen is a benchmark for watch designers to this day. We're particularly fond of Gruen watches, as much for their style as their meticulous engineering. You will find few watch houses today that take the pride Gruen did three-quarters of a century ago. The look of a vintage Gruen still quickens the pulse and nothing ... nothing is as pleasant as a cleaned and timed example ticking away. This Deco Gruen certainly illustrates the early 20th Century's obsession with sensual curves. One of the most elegant, artful designs to have graced a wrist, the fluidity of this Gruen Curvex is absolutely palatable. Measuring a solid 40mm by 22mm, this Curvex features a handsome pearlescent dial with highly stylized gold numerals, a fancy sub-seconds register and graduated outer minutes track. Marked Gruen/Curvex/Precision/Switzerland," its face and hands are protected by what appears to be its original glass crystal. Its back snaps open to reveal a true mechanical treasure: a professionally cleaned, oiled and calibrated 17 ruby-jeweled movement – the pride of a remarkable watch house! Another beautiful, poignant element of this watch is the inscription. This model is pre-war 1941; however, the inscription is Christmas, 1963. I suspect this watch was given to the son or grandson of the original owner. It must have been cherished, as it is in remarkably good, original condition. Even the stretch band is, we believe, original to the watch. Looking for a gift for that special person? Give a piece of horological history that can be worn and deeply envied! |
