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Veri-Thin Realm (Import 257, caliber 410 variant) [message #12944]

Mon, 27 July 2020 01:24

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Registered: May 2019
Location: Cincinnati

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Here’s one that was out of my usual “realm” Laughing

I previously owned it, now with another collector. It was almost impossible to really capture the pink gold luster—had the best luck in open afternoon sunlight.

Model name : Veri-Thin Realm (Import 257, 410 variant)
Type : Import
Period/date : ca1944-45 (?)
Gender : Men’s

Case Maker : Gabus Frères / Oracier SA, Le Locle, Switzerland (“141”)
Case Material : 14k Pink Gold
Case Serial : 110242
Case Style no : none stamped

Caliber : 410
Movement Maker : Gruen
Movement Serial: 914867

Bracelet : leather strap

Other info : Also available in caliber 420. Full numeral dial on this one (not shown in Master Book). Gold hallmark near crown.

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		Veri-Thin Realm (Import 257, caliber 410 variant) By: Case on Mon, 27 July 2020 01:24
		Re: Veri-Thin Realm (Import 257, caliber 410 variant) By: afire on Mon, 27 July 2020 17:46
		Re: Veri-Thin Realm (Import 257, caliber 410 variant) By: Case on Tue, 20 December 2022 16:42

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