Where does the Gruen veri-thin pocket watch come from?
Unlike the original VeriThin “V” calibers these were actually not produced by Gruen anymore , but by “Lavina – Manufacture d’Horlogerie DUBOIS-PESEUX & Cie” Villeret, Switzerland. About 1945 a larger 17 3/4 Ligne derivative was added to the line up, caliber 385 17j and 386 15j.
Who was the creator of the Gruen Watch?
Gruen watches were designed and made first by Dietrich Gruen, a German watchmaker who came to the United States in 1867, and later by his son Fred. Early Gruen watches included pocket watches and wristwatches for men and women. Gruen watches were known for their elegant and thin design, marketed by the company as VeriThin.
What does the back of a Gruen Watch say?
Gruen watch backs may say “Gruen” and may also have the name of the watch style engraved on them. “SemiThin,” “VeriThin” and “UltraVeriThin” are all Gruen marks that may appear on the back of a Gruen watch. Have a jeweler open the back of the watch case for you to look inside at the works.
Is it hard to date a Gruen pocket watch?
I find it can be very difficult to date a Gruen pocket watch. So, I could use any help in doing so. And, is there any way to identify the same watch to get for parts – other than the caliber number (can’t get people on eBay to take the balance out to look for the caliber number!)?
When did the Gruen veri thin pocket watch come out?
Your pocket watch is an example of the “new Gruen Veri-Thin” that Gruen introduced in 1939. They launched two versions of this 16 3/4 Ligne movement, the 381 with 15j and the 380 with 17j.
Where did Dietrich and Fred Gruen make their watches?
Initially, Dietrich and Fred designed the watch movements in America and manufactured them in Germany. Later, they would build their own movement factory in Switzerland. Most Gruen watches have Gruen-made Swiss movements and were assembled and adjusted in the U.S. in American-made cases.
I find it can be very difficult to date a Gruen pocket watch. So, I could use any help in doing so. And, is there any way to identify the same watch to get for parts – other than the caliber number (can’t get people on eBay to take the balance out to look for the caliber number!)?
Who are the founders of the Gruen Watch Company?
One of the most important and prestigious American watch manufacturers was the Gruen Watch Company, founded by a brilliant father-and-son team of horologists, Dietrich and Fred Gruen.
Where did the Gruen Watch Company get its movement from?
Later, they would build their own movement factory in Switzerland. Most Gruen watches have Gruen-made Swiss movements and were assembled and adjusted in the U.S. in American-made cases. Pocket watches in the late 1800s were large and heavy.
What’s the price of a vintage Gruen Watch?
For example, a vintage 14K Gold Gruen Veri-Thin Precision Pocket Watch will be found around $400 if the watch is still in working condition, and a rare Gruen Barclay aka the Spider21 wristwatch serviced and in mint condition will reach a level of $200.
Where can I find the serial number on my Gruen Watch?
Be sure and check to see if your CASE’S serial number is in these newly published tables that can be found on the Serial Numbers page. The date the case was manufactured will be specific to your watch.
What kind of Watch is a Gruen pocket watch?
Missing Crown. Vintage Gruen Precision Veri-Thin Conoruma, 17j, 10K GF Swiss made Pocket Watch. 10k Gold Filled Gruen “Precision” Veri-Thin Pocket Watch, 17j, 10s. WORKS GRUEN SWISS VeriThin 14k Gold Reinforced 17 Jewels, Temp Adj, Running!
When did Gruen start making Veri thin watches?
In the 1940s, Gruen started building Veri-Thin completely in the U.S., setting up a new factory in the Cincinnati area. After World War II, the American watch industry began to decline.
What is the caliber number on a Gruen veri thin pocket watch?
There is no second 3-digit number, which apparently would have been for style number – a deficiency which apparently is common for the Veri-Thin and for Gruen watches made in Switzerland. (Curiously, I notice the caliber number matches the diameter in mm — 38.1 mm to 381 caliber number.) That’s all the information on it.
