Vintage 31mm Gruen 480SS-769 Precision Men's Automatic Wristwatch 480SS Swiss

Product Description

Item: Wristwatch
Brand: Gruen
Model: Precision
Reference: 480SS-769
Movement: Automatic
Case Material: Gold Tone
Country: Swiss
Jewels: 17 Jewel
Gender: Men's
Caliber: 480SS
Size: 31mm

Product Measurements

Diameter: 31mm
Lug Width: 18mm
Tip to Tip of Lugs: 37.5mm
Thickness: 11.5mm

Product Condition

Overall Condition: Poor, overall condition for its age.
Functions: Not running as it is for parts
Case: There is discoloration and scratches on the case.
Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.
Dial: The dial has discoloration and spotting.
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.