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Gruen Autowind Sportsman [message #19162] Sat, 09 November 2024 22:25 Go to next message
Gary is currently offline  Gary
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Model name: Autowind Sportsman
Type: Veri-Thin Autowind (Bumper Type)
Period/date: 1950-51
Gender: Gents

Case Maker: Brevet Swiss (Gruen Watch Co)
Case Material: Guildite
Case Serial: 25493 B
Case Style no: N/A

Caliber: 460SS
Movement Maker: Gruen
Movement Serial: 1G24182

Bracelet: Leather - Replaced

Other info: Original though hands were relumed at some point

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Re: Gruen Autowind Sportsman [message #19163 is a reply to message #19162] Sun, 10 November 2024 03:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
JackW is currently offline  JackW
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Nice!

Here is an ad to cement that ID you have made:
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Re: Gruen Autowind Sportsman [message #19175 is a reply to message #19163] Thu, 14 November 2024 22:16 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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Is it all Guildite? The bezel looks kind of gold in these pictures.

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Re: Gruen Autowind Sportsman [message #19176 is a reply to message #19175] Thu, 14 November 2024 23:20 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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No, the rope bezel is gold. Looks stellar on the wrist and the gold rope gives a very unique look to it.

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Re: Gruen Autowind Sportsman [message #19178 is a reply to message #19176] Wed, 20 November 2024 16:43 Go to previous message
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I bet it does. Cool watch.

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