CLERKENWELL WATCHES
"ELEGANCE AND STYLE"
The Gruen Watch Company was formerly one of the largest quality watch manufacturers in the United States.
It was in business from about 1894 to 1958 and was based in Cincinnati Ohio.
Better examples of their work are rising in value!
Offered for sale today is a classy and elegant Gruen dress watch with extended an oversize case from the 1960's.
The watch has been subject to a careful restoration from our experienced watchmaker and case restorer.
This restoration includes a new old stock crystal, stepped gold filled case refurbishment, new leather strap, cleaned dial with a serviced genuine Gruen 405 movement that keeps good time and is correct for the case.
The watch has a professionally cleaned dial with raised gold figures
This watch is original and the same watch that came out of the factory..allowing for the new strap and crystal
A really unusual and quite lovely example of Gruen watchmaking in a size that is similar to modern watches on the wrist...
A very classy watch that could be the perfect gift!
Please bear in mind that vintage watches tend to be smaller than watches today (particularly 40's and 50's dress watches) so check our photographs.
Also these watches are vintage, so are only really suitable for "that special occasion" rather than full time use.
· The watch will be sent in a gift box ready to be that special surprise; all you need to do is wrap!
· Please remember you are buying a used watch so there will be signs of wear, such as slight marks to the case etc.
We offer a three month warranty during which time we will repair or give a full refund.
Condition will be as clearly shown as possible in the photographs.
· All of our watches have been professionally restored by an experienced watchmaker and the level of this restoration will be indicated in the description and also the price.
· Mechanical watches from this era (20's to 50's) were accurate between 1 and 3 minutes per day (+ or -).
· These watches will not be waterproof and because of their delicate vintage nature and also because effective waterproofing did not exist then!
· Nearly all vintage watches are mechanical in nature and as such with need to be serviced if in continual use. Our watches are checked and serviced prior to dispatch and will need to be serviced every year to prevent problems.
· If, in the rare event the watch does not run when you receive it we will offer a return service if the watch is returned within one month. The watch should be able to be repaired and returned to you. We strongly recommend however that you select the insured postal option when purchasing, to cover the watch, as we cannot be held responsible for damage in transit.We cannot offer returns purely due to you not liking the watch it has to be faulty or damaged.