Up for sale is Vintage Ultra Rare Gents 1938 Gruen Curvex Precision Lord Ristside Drivers Watch with 14K Gold Filled Case and Ladder Style Bracelet in Great Working Condition - serviced as of 1/24. Case is in excellent condition no wearing - dial show signs of age. Movement Serial #597151 and Watch case measures 21mm. Outer case and bracelet measures 8 1/2" when bracelet is not extended. Numerous pics can be zoomed if you click on pic. I am not responsible for any customs delays or charges with International sale.
Circa 1937-1938.
Featured here is one of the rarest and most collectable vintage Gruen Curvex "Driver's" models known as the Gruen Curvex Lord which is believed to be one of the very first Ristside (wrist-side) models. Designed to be worn on the side of the wrist, they place the dial in line with the base of the thumb. When driving, you can see the dial without turning your arm or letting go of the steering wheel.
The 14k gold-filled case is ornately designed with parallel lines. The movement is engraved 330 indicating the Gruen movement series corresponding with this watch. All applied gold numerals are intact and modern style hands set smoothly. Tucked underneath the dial is Gruen Curvex Precision grade 330 movement with 17 jewels that has been cleaned, oiled, serviced. Serial on movement: 597151. The Gruen signed crown winds fluidly. The inside back case reads: Cased & Timed in USA by The Gruen Watch Co., 304/330, 2619610. This timepiece measures approx. 21mm in width (excluding the crown) x 38mm from lug end to lug end.