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Gruen Auto Wind Tu Tone Textured Dial Bumper Automatic Amazing Example
Price:$922.60
$1,232.43List Price
About the Item
- Creator:
- Movement:
- Case Dimensions:Height: 1.62 in (41 mm)Width: 1.34 in (34 mm)Diameter: 1.34 in (34 mm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950 s
- Condition:Repaired: Serviced. Serviced.
- Seller Location:London, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2804218125602
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