Vintage Gruen GR1721 001-8N34 Skeleton Men's Mechanical Wristwatch w/ Box

Product Description

• Item: Wristwatch

• Brand: Gruen

• Model: Skeleton

• Reference: GR1721 001-8N34

• Movement: Mechanical

• Case Material: Gold Tone

• Country: Japan

• Gender: Men's

• Caliber: Miyota 8N34

• Size: 33mm

Product Measurements

• Diameter: 33mm

• Lug Width: 16mm

• Lug to Lug: 38.5mm

• Thickness: 8 mm

Product Condition

Extremely cool skeletonized gruen in great condition, has light scratches all throughout with the original box sleeve.

• 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. Gaining 14 seconds a day with a 280 amplitude and .1ms beat error.

• Case: There are scratches on the case.

• Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.

• Dial: The dial is in good condition.

• 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.