{"product_id":"gruen-louis-xiv-art-deco-verithin-precision","title":"Gruen Louis XIV Art Deco Verithin Precision","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"right\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eItem:\u003c\/b\u003e Pocket Watch\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand:\u003c\/b\u003e Gruen\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel:\u003c\/b\u003e Louis XIV Art Deco Verithin Precision\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 12s\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eYear:\u003c\/b\u003e 1919\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMovement:\u003c\/b\u003e Mechanical\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJewels:\u003c\/b\u003e 17\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase Material:\u003c\/b\u003e Gold Filled\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCountry:\u003c\/b\u003e Swiss \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGender:\u003c\/b\u003e Unisex\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Measurements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStandardized Size for Pocket Watches:\u003c\/b\u003e 12s\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Condition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe VeriThin Precision designation refers to Gruen’s innovative thin movement architecture, introduced in the early 20th century to produce a slim yet reliable manual‑wind watch with quality finishing and good timekeeping. The “Louis XIV” name typically indicates a decorative or ornate case\/dial style inspired by classical flourish, paired with a Swiss mechanical movement likely in the mid‑size range. Overall it’s a collectible, early‑to‑mid 20th century Gruen pocket watch valued for its blend of Swiss precision, American branding, and distinctive slim case design, popular among enthusiasts of vintage mechanical timepieces.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOverall Condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Fair, overall condition\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctions:\u003c\/b\u003e Running and keeping time\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCase:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows hairline scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrystal:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows hairline scratches.\nHas hairline cracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDial condition:\u003c\/b\u003e Has spotting.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCrown:\u003c\/b\u003e Shows hairline scratches.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHands:\u003c\/b\u003e Open Kite Diamond Hands. Fair overall condition \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTiming Data:\u003c\/b\u003e Slow 20 seconds\/day, Amplitude 255, Beat Error 4.3\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003eGruen: Founded in Ohio, Gruen was one of the largest American watch manufacturers for much of the 20th century. Shortly after relocating to Cincinnati, the company became the number one selling watch brand in the United States. Like many manufacturers of the era, Gruen shifted production during World War II to fulfill military contracts. After the war, an influx of Swiss imports severely impacted the brand, ultimately leading to its closure in 1977. 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