Vintage 22mm Gruen 401C-351 Art Deco Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 401 10k GF

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Gruen

• Model: Art Deco

• Reference: 401C-351

• Movement: Mechanical

• Case Material: 10k GF

• Production Year: 1938

• Country: Swiss

• Jewels: 15 Jewel

• Gender: Men's

• Caliber: 401

• Size: 22mm

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 22mm

• Lug Width: 14mm

• Lug to Lug: 42mm

• Thickness: 7 mm

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age.

• Functions: Not running but the balance complete is in good condition. This item has not been fully inspected. Internal components may be damaged or missing. No guarantees are made regarding completeness or functionality of the movement.

• Case: There are scratches on the case.

• Crystal: It is missing the crystal.

• Dial: The dial has discoloration.

• Crown: The crown is worn.

• Hands: The hands have rust on them.

About the brand: Founded in Ohio - Gruen was one of the largest American watch manufacturers for the greater part of the 20th century. In fact, shortly after their relocation to Cincinnati, Gruen became the number one selling watch brand in the US. Like many brands - their factory in Time Hill ceased production of wristwatches and produced contracted military watches for the US Military in WW2. After the war, the flood of Swiss import watches had a disastrous effect on Gruen, and the brand ultimately closed its doors in 1977. Today, their wonderful line of vintage watches such as the Airflight, and Curvex models are all that remains of this once great brand.