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Beautiful vintage Gruen Precision mechanical wristwatch featuring the desirable Swiss-made Gruen caliber 510R, 17-jewel manual-wind movement and subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock.
A very attractive mid-century Gruen with excellent vintage character and a classic dress-watch profile.
WATCH DETAILS
Brand: Gruen
Model: Precision
Movement: Mechanical manual wind
Caliber: Gruen 510R
Jewels: 17
Movement marking: GRUEN WATCH CO. / SEVENTEEN 17 JEWELS / SWISS / 510R
Case diameter: Approximately 31.7 mm excluding crown
Dial: Cream / champagne
Indices: Applied gold-tone Arabic numerals
Seconds: Small subsidiary seconds at 6 o’clock
Crystal: Acrylic
Country of movement manufacture: Switzerland
Strap: Brown crocodile-pattern leather strap
Box: Gruen Precision presentation box included
The inside of the case is signed “Cased and Timed by Gruen Watch Co.” and carries additional case markings as shown in the photographs.
The caseback is Gruen signed and has original metal-content markings visible in the photographs.
CONDITION
Vintage pre-owned condition.
The dial displays attractive age-related patina, discoloration and minor marks consistent with its age. Applied numerals and printing remain highly legible.
The case shows visible age and wear, including plating/finish loss, scratches and wear around the lugs, bezel and case edges.
The acrylic crystal shows normal vintage surface wear.
The movement appears clean and is clearly signed Gruen 510R, 17 Jewels, Swiss.
MECHANICAL CONDITION
Mechanical function and long-term accuracy have not been fully tested. Service history is unknown and a professional service is recommended before regular use.
No water-resistance guarantee is made. Vintage watches should be considered non-water-resistant unless professionally pressure tested.
PRESENTATION
Includes the Gruen Precision presentation box shown in the photographs.
The box is included as part of the sale; its originality or period-specific pairing with this particular watch has not been independently verified.
Brown leather strap is included as shown.
Please review all photographs carefully. They are an important part of the condition description and show the exact watch being offered.
A handsome vintage Gruen Precision with a classic Arabic numeral dial, small seconds configuration and signed 17-jewel Swiss 510R manual-wind movement.
Sold as pictured.
