Gruen VERI-THIN pocket watch c1920

Gruen VERI-THIN pocket watch c1920

Code: 4.115

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This pocket watch was made by Gruen of Switzerland for the American market, circa 1920

Movement – the good quality nickel bridge movement has a lever escapement with a capped first wheel. The movement is signed “Gruen Watch Co, Precision, Veri-Thin, 17 Jewels, Switzerland, Conoruma, Unadjusted” # 4-195265. The movement is in 80% mint condition – the movement has light scratches and marks

Case – the movement comes in a 10K gold filled open face case which has a snap on back and bezel, signed “Gruen, Veri-Thin, Cased and Timed in USA by the Gruen Watch Co, Keystone, 10K Gold filled”. The case has a smooth plain finish with milled detailing on the edges. The case is in 70% mint condition – a patch of scratches which has gone down to the metal on the back, this is reflected in the price

Dial – the champagne paint on metal dial has raised gilt numbers and gilt hands. The dial is signed “Gruen, Veri-Thin, Precision” and is in 95% mint condition

The watch has a domed mineral glass, which enhances the look of the watch

The watch measures 43mm wide x 9mm deep

The watch is stem wound / stem set