Gruen 42SS-108 Airflight is a vintage, mechanical, hand-winding wristwatch from the late 1950s, notable for its unique
Specifications
SKU
01312026150831
Item
Wristwatch
Brand
Gruen
Model
Airflight
Reference
42SS-108
Year
1957
Dial Color
Silver
Case Material
Steel
Movement
Mechanical
Caliber
422RSS
Country
Swiss
Gender
Men's
Jewels
17
Department
Men
Condition
Case
Shows desk marks and minimal signs of wear.
Crystal
Shows hairline scratches.
Dial
Has spotting.
Crown
Shows desk marks.
Band
Shows minimal signs of wear.
Function
Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed
Timing Data
Gaining 20 seconds a day, amplitude 227, beat error 1.6
Measurements
Diameter
35mm
Thickness
10mm
Lug Width
18.5mm
Lug to Lug
42mm
About the Brand
Gruen: 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. Today, Gruen is remembered through its elegant and innovative vintage watches.