A fraction of retail replacement value all diamonds are graded according to gia grading standards. Case very good case original, original bezel, case dimensions. Get the best deals on gruen curvex wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Vintage gruen curvex precision watch 10k gold filled. It is very well known in america, but virtually unknown outside of the usa. The watch houses an early 330 curvex caliber which is the first of the curvex series, running on 17 jewels with sub seconds. Common as they are today, wristwatches are a relatively new entry into the world of timepieces. Our estate jewelry is a fraction of what you would expect to pay at traditional jewelry stores.
Your case appears to be in particularly nice condition, so this should make quite a nice watch when you get the proper crystal and have it reassembled. The watch as reassembled, lubricated and regulated. The crystal arches to 15 mm with the watch laying flat on a table, much higher than many curvexes. The keyless parts were soaked and cleaned by hand to remove all the rust. Vintage gruen verithin 10k gold filled bezel winding swiss mens watch w 16mm leather band. Gruen curvex precision vintage uhr handaufzug vergoldet. The original 1935 model was the long, thin calibre 311. Oct 27, 2015 in 1935, gruen introduced the first curvex wristwatches for men. Logged in users list user activity todays visitors there are 0 members, 0 invisible members and 4 guests visiting this board.
Gruen curvex 52mm rare extra long curved 17 jewels 330 vintage mens watch. This curved rectangular gruen curvex precision wristwatch is made in 14k white gold featuring a diamond dial and baton style hands. Gruen vintage 1930s gruen doctors original duodial cal. Vintage gruen curvex 440 preceision 10k gold filled fancy rope case watch works. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Gruen 14k solid gold vintage curvex precision curved movement. Vintage gruen curvex precision 17 jewel watch mens. Discover a large selection of gruen watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Vintage mens 1948 gruen curvex amazing blue dial super clean deco. The manual winding gruen curvex movement was just fully disassembled, cleaned and accurate. Heres how you tell something is an actual curvex the following is from this page there were four mens curvex movements. Curvex was 1st sold on 1935 and lasted until about 1954. Gruen vintage gruen precision 10kgf case 32mm hand winding. Most users ever online was 390 on fri, 28 june 20 15.
Gruen vintage verithin 10k gold filled bezel brown leather. Then there is another curvex majesty issued in 1950. This added bit of information could really be beneficial to you if you have a 440 caliber movement in your curvex. Identification information on your vintage gruen watch. It is said that the curvex was gruens flagship model for both men and women during this period. Antique gruen precision curvex cal 311 17 jewels wristwatch switzerland. It is cased in a gruen original 10k yellow gold filled case model 330417 which is a drivers design, it comes with a mint original mineral crystal and good crown. Gruen yellow gold curvex drivers wristwatch for sale at. The latest gruen movement serial numbers to fall, the 440 and the 295 curvex movements. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns.
The famous caliber 440 curvex is the latest movement to fall in the battle to decode gruens serial numbering schemes read more about it on the serial numbers page. These gruen quadrons are highly prized by collectors. Gruen was once one of the most renowned brands in watchmaking in america. Vintage gruen curvex large watch 10kgf 44mm faceted crystal. I used to think id like to pick up a nice solid rose gold or perhaps white gold gruen curvex, especially one of the prewar models with the 311 or 330 movement. Gruen curvex, gold filled, steel back, 1940s and other wrist watches at. Heres a comparison diagram from a vintage gruen advertisement. Joblotdealers lot of used untested watches from timberland,ck,billabong,gruen,hard rock,holsten etc. Please note that this lot has a confidential reserve. Of course, the watch that defines gruen is the curvex. Vintage gruen curvex precision 17 jewels manual wind 10k gold swiss watch.
Yellow goldfilled gruen curvex precision, produced in the 1940s, is a rare curved rectangular drivers edgeofwrist watch. The biggest innovation of the design was to place a curved movement inside the curved case, allowing the watch to be thinner and more curved, and allowing the movement to be larger, more durable and more accurate than would have been possible if a smaller, flat. Gruen curvex wristwatch not working 10k gold filled. Look at the vintage circa 1940s gruen curvex in housed in an extraelongated and highly curved 20x45mm. The bidder who has submitted the highest bid wins the. Rare gruen curvex precision watch rectangular 48mm long goldfilled 14k case vintage from the 1940s pristine and rare gruen curvex precision wristwatch, model 295, with 48mm x 20mm size and 14k goldfilled gents. Discover a large selection of gruen curvex watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. I have 3 short case curvex and am looking for a long case version.
Gruen curvex drivers model falcon circa 1930s sold one of the most distinctive of all the art deco style vintage american wristwatches, the falcon model features hinged wing shaped lugs and is designed to be worn as a drivers watch on the side of the wrist. Gruen watch repair repair of a vintage gruen curvex precision watch. Four case manufacturers have recently had their serial number. This vintage gruen really exudes that vintage look that many collectors seek. This vintage gruen curvex precision had a rust issue in the keyless works. Vintage mid century art deco gold filled signed kreisler usa wrist watch band, brick work, tank tread, perfect for gruen curvex, 16mm 58. The 430 verithin was launched in 1940 and along with it were the 440 curvex and the 431, 435 verithins. In fact, as recently as the early decades of the 20th century, men considered wristwatches too effeminate, instead favoring traditional pocket watches. Must start somewhere, so lets try 430440 family as these are two of the most common gruen movements. Rare gruen curvex precision watch rectangular 48mm long. And this watershed in the companys history occurred in 1935 when gruen rolled out its first patented curvex movement, the caliber 311.
Gruen often marketed watches with names in a series for one season, then might change all or some of the names the next season. The watch is fully signed on dial,case, movement and crown and has a slightly patinaed original dial. Gruen precision from curvex to bond watch last watch horology. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. These watches are one of the greatest examples of 1930s streamlined design. The 20mm x 36mm curved case has a snapback with dedication that can be removed, a stepped bezel, and hooded ridged lugs. Gruen curvex watches for sale in uk view 43 bargains. Very light patina is on the dial typical of watches this age with diamonds set at the 3, 9, and 12 markers.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This happened most often during the early curvex years when many of the. A detail from a 1944 ad showing a mans model, the curvex governor, and a womans model, the curvex queen. Vintage 1937 gruen curvex lord ristside drivers wa. All gruen, all the time the latest gruen movement serial numbers to fall, the 440 and the 295 curvex movements.
It was an instant sales success, and was copied by virtually every other watchmaker of the time. Jasper52 will bid on your behalf as much as necessary to ensure that you meet the reserve price or that you remain in the lead, up to your maximum. We invite you to browse our collection of gruen vintage swiss watches, from iconic models of this nostalgic brand such as verithin, curvex and the precision series. As far as i can make out, gruen mainly imported movements from germany and switzerland and had only limited capability within the usa for making or finishing movements. Get the best deals on gruen curvex wristwatches when you shop the. Gruen watches all prices for gruen watches on chrono24. Gruen pre curvex goldplated handaufzug 3040er jahre. A fine quality seller advertised a nice long case early curved back one at a reasonable price as a curvex. Gruen curvex all prices for gruen curvex watches on chrono24.
Administrator moderator our users have posted a total of 11004 messages inside 94 topics. As fashions changed, later curvex models used the short. When you leave a bid in advance of the auction, submit your maximum. The name curvex was only legally used for the curved back wristwatches by gruen starting in 1935 with first model 311 17j precision. Together these cover the desired combinations of precision, verithin curvex, and 1517 jewels. The curve of the watch is just perfect and fits on any wrist. The lookup table is located below and on the serial number page.
Gruen curvex precision gold filled with curved back shaped to wrist and curved cal 370 movement. Unfortunately like nearly all other american watch brands the original company did not survive the challenge of the shift to the quartz technology in the 1970s. Topangebote fur gruen precision online entdecken bei ebay. Gruen style numbers that are found in cases of vintage gruen watches can be used to date. Gruen developed a series of movements that were fullsized but had the necessary curvature on the dial side and clearance on the back for a heavily curved case. So, if you happen to be looking for something to scratch that vintage itch that wont break the bank, add gruen to your searches. This was soon replaced by the more curved 330 1937, also long and thin. Download the style number dating paper in pdf format and the free windows. I dont know it for a fact, but i think that they followed the lead of the car companies, introducing new models in the fall. The curvex your curved wrist deserves the worlds only truly curved watch above. Gruen vintage gruen continental 14k gold 17j mechanical 29.
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