1947 Gruen Veri-Thin Precision Cal. 420 17J 10K GF Art Deco Tank Watch Runs

Description

View 1947 Gruen Veri-Thin Precision Cal. 420 17J 10K GF Art Deco Tank Watch Runs with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Year: Circa 1947. Case: 10K Gold Filled. Model: Veri-Thin Precision. The watch is currently running and presents very well on a quality brown leather strap. Stainless Steel Case Back. 1947 Gruen Veri-Thin Precision Caliber 420 – Art Deco Tank Offered is a beautiful circa 1947 Gruen Veri-Thin Precision featuring the desirable 17-jewel Gruen Caliber 420 manual-wind movement housed in an elegant 10K gold-filled Art Deco tank case. This watch retains its original vintage character with an attractive original dial, blued steel hands, and the distinctive hidden-lug/fluted case design that makes this particular Veri-Thin stand out from more common examples. The watch is currently running and presents very well on a quality brown leather strap. Specifications * Brand: Gruen * Model: Veri-Thin Precision * Year: Circa 1947 * Movement: Gruen Caliber 420 * Jewels: 17 * Manual Wind * Small Seconds * Case: 10K Gold Filled * Stainless Steel Case Back * Original Dial * Original Hands * Acrylic Crystal * Case Reference: 527-420 * Approximate Case Size: 27.4 mm Condition The watch is in very nice vintage condition. The movement is exceptionally clean cosmetically and appears well cared for. The original dial shows honest age and light patina consistent with nearly eighty years of careful use. The gold-filled case retains excellent presence with expected signs of vintage wear. The watch is currently running at the time of listing. As with all vintage mechanical watches, long-term accuracy and service history are unknown. A routine service is recommended if the buyer intends to wear it daily. Please review all photographs carefully as they are part of the description. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Watches, Parts & Accessories › Watches › Wristwatches. Brand: Gruen.

Bezel Color

Gold

Closure

Buckle

Number of Jewels

17 Jewels

Indices

Arabic Numerals

Year Manufactured

1930-1939

Band/Strap

Two-Piece Strap

Vintage

Yes

Case Color

Gold

Handedness

Right

Department

Men

Caseback

Snap

Bezel Type

Fixed, Smooth

Lug Width

16 mm

Escapement Type

Lever

Watch Shape

Cushion

Style

Vintage/Retro, Dress/Formal

Features

12-Hour Dial, Small Second, Seconds Hand

Case Size

27.4 mm

Case Material

Gold Filled

Movement

Mechanical (Manual)

Water Resistance

Not Water Resistant

Brand

Gruen

Type

Wristwatch

Band Color

Brown

Band Material

Leather

Dial Color

Beige

Model

Gruen Veri-Thin

Band Width

16 mm

Case Finish

Polished

Country of Origin

Switzerland

Display

Analog