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Gruen White Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Watch with Original Strap from 1931

$1,900
£1,434.44
€1,645.59
CA$2,652.30
A$2,888.10
CHF 1,527.96
MX$34,829.40
NOK 19,440.85
SEK 17,773.03
DKK 12,289.92

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Lozenge Shape METAL / MATERIAL: White Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1931 DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 25mm x Width 36mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 15 Jewels / Caliber 715 DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Gilt Arabic Numerals / Breguet Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Period Lizard, 14mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Wow, what a rare watch this is by the legendary house of Gruen. It is the only example I have ever seen of this model. The watch is in excellent condition and remarkably it seems to still have its original strap from 1931. This really is an exceptional example for a Gruen collector.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1931
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1254 H1stDibs: LU422313245252

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