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Gents 1960s Gruen Precision Auto-wind Wrist Watch
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Gents 1960s Gruen Precision Auto-wind Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents 1960s Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch.

The watch has a Felsa 4009 25-jewel automatic movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the Gruen Precision name, and the model reference 580 SS CD. The movement is protected by an inner cover.

The watch measures 34mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs. The case is stainless steel and overall the condition is good, just general light marking, and some scratches to the back where it looks like a tool has slipped.

The lens is in good condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish with cross hair detail, original hands, centre seconds hand and day / date display… the day is set by winding the hands forwards continuously and then the date is set by moving the hands backwards and forwards between a quarter past midnight and 9.30pm until the desired date is reached.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Vintage Gruen Autowind Watch to the 1960s.

Independent Date Guide ID 09602790
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques Date1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-70 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1960s:
Crosshair dial with dual day-date windows: dial styling favoured in the 1960s.
Swiss Gruen calibre 580 movement: twenty-five jewel automatic mechanism from this decade.
Threaded stainless steel case back with inner dust lid: construction typical of the 1960s.
Fine surface scratching across the screw back: natural handling from routine servicing.

This Independent Date Guide was compiled by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. It works only from the photographs shown on this page and is never told the date the dealer has declared. It is a guide, not a guarantee of age, and occasional errors can occur.

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SA1228970
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Description
Gents 1960s Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch.

The watch has a Felsa 4009 25-jewel automatic movement which is working nicely. The movement is signed with the Gruen Precision name, and the model reference 580 SS CD. The movement is protected by an inner cover.

The watch measures 34mm diameter excluding the winding crown and the lugs.

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The case is stainless steel and overall the condition is good, just general light marking, and some scratches to the back where it looks like a tool has slipped.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
fig 1. A 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch with a silver dial, day-date window, and black leather strap.
fig 1. Gents 1960s Gruen Precision Auto-wind Wrist Watch

The lens is in good condition.

The signed dial is in its original finish with cross hair detail, original hands, centre seconds hand and day / date display… the day is set by winding the hands forwards continuously and then the date is set by moving the hands backwards and forwards between a quarter past midnight and 9.30pm until the desired date is reached.

A new leather strap has been fitted.

The watch comes in a new presentation box.

Date of Manufacture

The Vintage Wrist Watch Company has dated this Vintage Gruen Autowind Watch to the 1960s.

Independent Date Report ID 09602790
Dealer's Item Date1960s
Sellingantiques dating1960s
Sellingantiques agingItem 55-70 years old
ResultsDates match
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1960s:
Crosshair dial with dual day-date windows: dial styling favoured in the 1960s.
Swiss Gruen calibre 580 movement: twenty-five jewel automatic mechanism from this decade.
Threaded stainless steel case back with inner dust lid: construction typical of the 1960s.
Fine surface scratching across the screw back: natural handling from routine servicing.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Reference Numbers
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SA1228970
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2011

Specialists in antique and vintage wrist watches and pocket watches

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Archive I A 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch with a silver dial, day-date window, and black leather strap.

Gents 1960s Gruen Precision Auto-wind Wrist Watch

Archive II A 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch with a silver dial, day-date window, and black leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch with a silver dial, day-date window, and black leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch with a silver dial, day-date window, and black leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch with a silver dial, day-date window, and black leather strap. View V
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A 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch with a silver dial, day-date window, and black leather strap.
Gents 1960s Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch
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A 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch with a silver dial, day-date window, and black leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWrist Watches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialStainless Steel, Leather, Acrylic
  • ColourSilver and Black
  • MotifsDay-date display, Baton hour markers, Sunburst silver dial, Self-winding movement

This 1960s gents Gruen Precision Auto-Wind wrist watch belongs to the mid-century modern period. The timepiece has a round stainless steel case measuring 34 mm in diameter excluding the winding crown and lugs, paired with a new black leather strap. The watch features a sunburst silver dial with crosshair detail, baton hour markers, centre seconds hand, and a day-date display window showing the day in red text and the date in black. The design includes slim hands and a ridged winding crown on the right side. Light general marking appears on the case alongside scratches on the back surface. Inside, the watch houses a 25-jewel automatic movement signed with the Gruen Precision name and model reference 580 SS CD, protected by an inner cover. The lens remains in good condition, and the piece comes with a new presentation box. Suitable for everyday wear or collection displays, this mechanical wrist watch operates via self-winding movement.

FAQs

During the 1960s, automatic wrist watches gained widespread popularity, featuring self-winding mechanical movements powered by wrist motion, clean minimalist dial layouts, and functional complications like day and date displays.

Watches from this era were primarily constructed with stainless steel or gold-plated cases, acrylic crystals, metallic sunburst or champagne dials, and genuine leather or expandable metal straps.

Authentic vintage Gruen watches feature precise dial branding, consistent movement markings showing jewel counts, signed crowns or case backs, and period-correct font typology across day and date indicators.

A mid-century dress watch complements both formal tailoring and smart casual attire, providing a classic, refined accessory that adds historical character to modern outfits.

To maintain a vintage automatic watch, avoid exposure to water and strong magnetic fields, store it in a dry environment, and have the mechanical movement serviced by a professional horologist every three to five years.
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