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Gents 1950s Gruen Veri-thin Wrist Watch
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Gents 1950s Gruen Veri-thin Wrist Watch

1940 - 1960
Description

Gents 1950s Gruen Veri-Thin wrist watch.

The watch has a Swiss 17-jewel hand-winding movement, calibre 415, which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed with the Gruen name, and it also has the US import code GXC.

The watch measures 26mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 26mm high excluding the lugs. The case is 10ct gold filled, with a base metal back which is signed with the Gruen name. The case is in very nice condition, as is the lens.

The textured dial is in its original finish with original dagger hands and a subsidiary seconds dial. There is a shade of darkening but still very easy to read the time.

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 1950s Gruen Wrist Watch to the 1950s.

Independent Date Check ID 09710219
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques Date1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-80 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1950s:
Honeycomb textured dial with faceted hour markers: post-war mid-century styling.
Calibre 415 seventeen-jewel movement: Gruen production introduced in the late 1940s.
Star Watch Case Company stamp inside the caseback: period casing.

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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SA1244317
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All of our watches are checked over before listing, and are also checked for accuracy which is usually within around +/- two to three minutes over 24 hours (unless otherwise stated), which is considered respectable for a vintage watch.

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Description
Gents 1950s Gruen Veri-Thin wrist watch.

The watch has a Swiss 17-jewel hand-winding movement, calibre 415, which is working nicely. The movement is fully signed with the Gruen name, and it also has the US import code GXC.

fig 1. A 1950s square gold-tone Gruen Veri-Thin gents wristwatch featuring a textured dial with sub-seconds counter and a black leather strap.
fig 1. Gents 1950s Gruen Veri-thin Wrist Watch

The watch measures 26mm wide excluding the winding crown, and 26mm high excluding the lugs. The case is 10ct gold filled, with a base metal back which is signed with the Gruen name. The case is in very nice condition, as is the lens.

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The textured dial is in its original finish with original dagger hands and a subsidiary seconds dial.
The Vintage Wrist Watch Company

There is a shade of darkening but still very easy to read the time.

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 1950s Gruen Wrist Watch to the 1950s.

Independent Date Report ID 09710219
Dealer's Item Date1950s
Sellingantiques dating1950s
Sellingantiques agingItem 65-80 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1950s:
Honeycomb textured dial with faceted hour markers: post-war mid-century styling.
Calibre 415 seventeen-jewel movement: Gruen production introduced in the late 1940s.
Star Watch Case Company stamp inside the caseback: period casing.

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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SA1244317
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 1950s square gold-tone Gruen Veri-Thin gents wristwatch featuring a textured dial with sub-seconds counter and a black leather strap.

Gents 1950s Gruen Veri-thin Wrist Watch

Archive II A 1950s square gold-tone Gruen Veri-Thin gents wristwatch featuring a textured dial with sub-seconds counter and a black leather strap. View II
Archive III A 1950s square gold-tone Gruen Veri-Thin gents wristwatch featuring a textured dial with sub-seconds counter and a black leather strap. View III
Archive IV A 1950s square gold-tone Gruen Veri-Thin gents wristwatch featuring a textured dial with sub-seconds counter and a black leather strap. View IV
Archive V A 1950s square gold-tone Gruen Veri-Thin gents wristwatch featuring a textured dial with sub-seconds counter and a black leather strap. View V
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A 1950s square gold-tone Gruen Veri-Thin gents wristwatch featuring a textured dial with sub-seconds counter and a black leather strap.
Gents 1950s Gruen Veri-Thin wrist watch
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A 1950s square gold-tone Gruen Veri-Thin gents wristwatch featuring a textured dial with sub-seconds counter and a black leather strap.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectWristwatches
  • Period1940 - 1960
  • StyleMid-Century Modern
  • MaterialGold Plate, Leather, Glass
  • ColourGold, Black
  • MotifsSquare case, textured dial, sub-seconds dial, faceted lugs

This 1950s gents wristwatch is a mid-century modern piece from the Gruen Veri-Thin collection, rendered in gold plate, glass, and leather with a gold and black colour scheme. The square gold-filled case features faceted angular lugs, a textured dial with dagger hour markers, a subsidiary seconds dial at the bottom, and a side winding crown. A black leather strap with stitched edges and a gold-tone buckle secures the piece. Ideal for everyday wear or formal occasions, this timepiece fits comfortably into a gentleman's library, office, or dressing room setting today. The watch displays a slight shade of darkening on the dial face while maintaining full legibility, along with a clean glass lens and a well-preserved polished case exterior.

FAQs

Introduced in the mid-20th century, the Gruen Veri-Thin design utilized specialized curved movement components to allow for a slimmer case profile without sacrificing mechanical accuracy.

Mid-century wristwatches frequently featured gold-plated or gold-filled cases, acrylic crystals, metallic alloy watch movements, and natural leather wrist straps.

Authenticity is confirmed by inspecting internal calibre markings on the movement, verifying original maker stamps inside the case back, and evaluating dial typography for era appropriateness.

A square gold dress watch functions as a subtle accent piece when paired with tailored suits, smart-casual blazers, or minimal contemporary outfits.

Mechanical vintage watches require manual winding at regular intervals, avoiding water exposure, and periodic servicing by a qualified horologist every three to five years.
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