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Item: Wristwatch
Brand: Gruen
Model: Long
Reference: 501-324
Movement: Mechanical
Case Material: Chrome & 10k GF
Production Year: 1938
Country: Swiss
Gender: Men's
Caliber: 500
Size: 20mm
Diameter: 20mm
Lug Width: 15mm
Lug to Lug: 46mm
Thickness: 12mm
Overall Condition: Good, overall condition for its age.
Functions: Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed.
Case: There are scratches on the case.
Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.
Dial: The dial has been refinished.
Crown: The crown is worn.
Band: The band is not original.
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.
