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Caliber 3251

21 jewel variant of the 325; Sun, 23 January 2022 03:57

Following the more recent posts to the caliber database...

Caliber: 3251 or 325-1 for the 21 jewel version; 325 for the 17 jewel version
Movement supplied by: Unknown
Size: 8-3/4 x 12 ligne
Jewel Markings: 21 Jewels
Adj Markings: 5 Adj
Config: tonneau
Dial feet: 11 & 5 positions
Example date: circa 1937

The cal 325 is 17 jewel version. The 3251 has in addition, a jeweled center wheel (2) and capped jewels on the the pallet (4).
Both versions have a capped escape wheel (4).

Shown here is the 21 jewel version:
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*just acquired this movement and was looking through the other posts. Did not see this model in the DB nor could I find a post that shows the top and bottom.

The caliber database | 0 comments

Gruen Pilgrim

1952; Sun, 02 January 2022 15:07

I bought a bag of watches at a flea market cheap. This one works. Seems to run good. I am checking if it keeps time or needs to be adjusted but it runs so I would assume at worst it needs a cleaning and time adjust. But I can not find out what model this is and if there is any value. Thanks for any help.

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1950's and Up | 11 comments

Blue velvet cushion

Sat, 11 December 2021 20:58

Blue velvet ladies display case. With silver Gruen sticker at the front. Cushion rounded shape. Inside is a blue velvet watch holder on beige lining. Off white in the top lit with the Gruen crest logo and Gruen text.

Period: 1950-1955 or maybe before 1950
Watch type: ladies unknown.
Size: D 7.5cm, H 4.0 cm and W 13.2 cm
Inventor: unknown
Patents: unknown

Box maker: unknown

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1950s | 2 comments

blue velvet cushion gold

Sat, 11 December 2021 20:52

Blue velvet ladies display case. With gold part with name in front. Cushion rounded shape. Inside is a blue velvet watch holder on beige lining. Off white in the top lit with the Gruen crest logo. With little guarantee card (french) with the date 3/4/53 and outer paper box.

Period: 1953
Watch type: ladies unknown.
Size: D 6.5cm, H 3.6 cm and W 13.8 cm
Inventor: unknown
Patents: unknown

Box maker: unknown

Other. Probably a Canadian box. The gruen watch company of canada ltd on “ garantie” card

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1950s | 1 comment

Blue velvet triangle gold

Sat, 11 December 2021 20:40

Blue velvet ladies display case. With gold sides and name in front. Inside is a blue velvet watch holder and in the top lit off white with the Gruen crest logo. With little booklet that mentions TWA -trans world airline.

Period: 1950-1955?
Watch type: ladies unknown.
Size: D 9.4cm, H 4.5 cm and W 9.4 cm
Inventor: unknown
Patents: unknown

Box maker: unknown

Other: the box is canadian (Gruen watch company of Canada limited).. Sold by a jewellery at 487 McGill st. Montreal. Maybe name of the jeweller is MORE.

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1950s | 4 comments

Men's Pocket Watch Box

Wed, 08 December 2021 21:14

Description: Brown gents pocket watch box, paper clad over wood w/ Greek meandros. Fabric over hinge. Seen better days but consequently gives a good idea of materials.

Period: Mid 20;s ?
Watch type: Pocket watch
Size:
Inventor:unknown
Patents:unknown

Box maker: unknown

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1920s | 4 comments

Red-Violet/ Black Velvet Box

Wed, 08 December 2021 20:50

Description: Red Violet & Black Velvet Box. Similar boxes:

https://vintagegruen.org/vgforum/index.php?t=msg&th=1772 &start=0&

https://vintagegruen.org/vgforum/index.php?t=msg&th=1785 &start=0&

Period: 1934
Watch type: Ladies
Size:
Inventor:
Patents:

Box maker:unknown

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1930s | 2 comments

Gruen "Wristlet" Watch Box 2.

with outer Time Hill paper box; Sat, 13 November 2021 05:52

Description: This ones a bit different than other similar posted. Leather over wood. Removable insert. Centered "Gruen Wrislet Watch" on silk. Dot - diamond pattern on inside like Gary's example with ad:

https://vintagegruen.org/vgforum/index.php?t=msg&th=1773 &start=0&

Not sure what to call top pattern.

Period: 1918 to 1922
Watch type:Wristlet
Size:tbd
Inventor:na
Patents:na

Box maker:na

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1910s and prior | 4 comments

Princess by Gruen

Blue Precision Watch Box; Tue, 09 November 2021 18:46

Description - Princess by Gruen

Fairly large box for a ladies watch, 25 centimeters in length. The insert reads "$59.50 F.T.I." Federal Tax Included. The box inter shell is tin and has heavy metal hinges. The covering I have no clue of the material.

Period: 1950?
Watch type: Ladies?
Size: Unknown
Inventor: Unknown
Patents: Unknown

Box maker: Unknown

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1950s | 4 comments

Gruen Curvex Royal 311

Sat, 06 November 2021 16:22

Hi All,

Purchased my first Gruen wristwatch! Looking for confirmation/completion of what I think I was able to identify below from here and other resources. Any other info you think might be helpful about this watch is appreciated too! I had a tough time finding much searching the "260" style number from the caseback, but the thread on here titled "Is this a curvex from 1936?" ID#12489 (sorry can't post links yet!) was helpful in identification. I'm also interested in what bands folks have chosen for the curvex, I'm not thrilled with expansion bands in general, this one seems to emphasize the narrow dimension rather than the long one. I've heard band choice can make a huge impact on these watches. Thanks!

Model name: Gruen Curvex Royal
Type:
Period/date: 1936 or 1937
Gender: M

Case Maker: Wadsworth
Case Material: 14k GF
Case Serial: 2368309
Case Style no: 260

Caliber: 311
Movement Maker: Gruen
Movement Serial: 367178

Bracelet: A&Z Azium expansion band

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