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Pentagon

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:02

Model name: Verithin Pentagon
Type: pocket watch
Period/date: 1923
Gender: male

Case Maker: probably wadsworth
Case Material: reinforced gold (gold fill) with enamel
Case Serial: 366411
Case Style no: none

Caliber: V4
Movement Maker:
Movement Serial: 528261

Chain: Simmons nr 3 goldfilled

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1920's | 2 comments

Veri-Thin 'Master'

Wed, 25 March 2026 05:01

Model name: 'Master'
Type: Veri-Thin
Period/date: 1940s

Case Maker: Wadsworth
Case Material: 10K goldfill sterling silver back
Case Serial:G386170
Case Style no: 405-495

Caliber: 405
Movement Maker: Gruen
Movement Serial: 720275

Hello everyone,

I’ve been a long-time admirer of the craftsmanship and history behind Gruen timepieces, and I’m thrilled to finally join this community. As a newcomer to the world of vintage Gruen collecting, I’ve spent a lot of time reading through the wealth of knowledge here, and I’m eager to learn more from such an experienced group.

I recently acquired a Veri-Thin (likely a 405 495 case) on eBay, but I’ve run into a bit of a mystery. Upon inspection, I noticed the case back is marked as Sterling Silver. However, in the original sales posters and advertisements I’ve managed to find for this specific model, the descriptions usually list guildite back options.

Has anyone encountered a Sterling Silver variation for this model before? I’m curious if this was a specific regional release, a wartime material substitution, or perhaps something else entirely. I would love to hear any insights you might have on why this differs from the standard marketing materials of the era.

Additionally, the watch is currently missing its crystal. Does anyone happen to know the correct Watch-Craft brand number or a compatible G-S Flexo (or other brand) crystal model that would fit this specific case?

Thank you all in advance for your time and for welcoming me into the forum. I’m looking forward to being part of the conversation!

Best regards,

ytony2876
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1940's | 12 comments

Red with gold box VIP

Thu, 18 December 2025 21:12

Description: Red plastic box with golden rim and transparent gold accent. Gold rim. Red velvet inside. Red silk with golden application and VIP text. Gruen the precision watch. Metalized 14k label inside. Holes in bottom, probably for display stand.

Period: ca 1962
Watch type: ladies bracelet
Size: width12.1cm, height 5.6cm,, depth 7.9cm
Inventor:
Patents:

Box maker: BCN (braun crystal manufacturing co)

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Similar box (without VIP) in 1962 advertisment.

1960s and up | 0 comments

Long red with gold box

Thu, 18 December 2025 21:06

Description: Long red plastic box with golden rim and transparent gold accent. Gold rim. Red velvet inside. Red silk with golden application. Gruen the precision watch. Metalized price label inside.

Period: ca 1962
Watch type: ladies bracelet
Size: width 24.5cm, height 3cm, depth 4.9cm
Inventor:
Patents:

Box maker: BCN (braun crystal manufacturing co)

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1962 advertisment

1960s and up | 0 comments

Petite by Gruen light blue

Thu, 18 December 2025 20:30

Description: Ladies light blue box with a ladies profile and golden rim. Has a transparent ribbed accent. Two holes in the bottom probably for an advertisement stand. Insert blue velvet on metal.

Period: ca 1966 (2/10/1966 on booklet)
Watch type: ladies bracelet
Size: width= 12.1 cm, height 4.8cm, depth 7.9cm
Inventor:
Patents: pat. pending

Box maker: B C N (braun crystal manufacturing co)

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1960s and up | 1 comment

Pocket watch box

...for the person that doesn't really collect pocket watches; Tue, 16 December 2025 04:37

Description

Wooden box with sprung clasping closure for a pocket watch. Case is made of wood, with a single formed inlay of mother of pearl. Heavy lacquer applied to the top surface and sides of the case. The back is minimally finished. Inner case holder has a backing piece that allows for it to be propped-up as shown. Otherwise, lays flat. Has an inner pocket in the inside lid padding. No papers. No hidden compartment under the padding for the watch.

Precision marking to me suggests that this was for a high-end watch, with the matching diamond 'Precision' mark on the train plate. ca 1910 or so... based on this thread. However, we seem to have lost the image that Barney included. There is this ad too - https://vintagegruen.org/vgforum/index.php?t=msg&th=1568 &goto=11408&#msg_11408

Period:
Watch type: Pocket watch
Size: case diameter of 46.5 mm
Inventor: unknown
Patents: unknown

Box maker: unknown; made in Switzerland

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The watch is there for size example of what fits. I do not have a pocket watch that I believe is appropriate for the case.

[Picture paperwork] none included
[Picture ad] none known

1910s and prior | 4 comments

Blue leather service box

Sun, 07 December 2025 22:00

Description: Genuine blue (cow?) leather box. Golden rim outside. Gruen service crest outside and inside. Has a metal push button to open te case. Inside the case there is a black velvet removable holder for a ladies watch with bracelet.

Period: 1933, assume 1935
Watch type: baguette
Size: depth 5cm, width 21cm, height 2.5cm
Inventor: unknown
Patents: unknown

Box maker: unknown

Other: sticker from the jeweler on 70 Pratt Street in Hartford. The name Lux Bond & Green was first used in 1933. A luxury box so assume it would have contained a diamond paved baguette on a gold bracelet.

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Leather grain:

1930s | 1 comment

Strap 695 - Groom

Mon, 01 December 2025 21:18

Model name: strap 695. With metal band Groom
Type: strap, veri thin
Period/date: 1951
Gender: male

Case Maker: gruen
Case Material: 10K R.G.P. Bezel, steel,back
Case Serial: C336601
Case Style no: 720

Caliber: 416 (fifteen jewels, unadjusted)
Movement Maker: gruen watch co swiss
Movement Serial: unknown

Other info: this model has weirdly enough not veri thin on the dial, but Gruen Guild. Needs a crystal, stem and crown.

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Found 1951 advertisements with this model on a metal bracelet here: https://www.hifi-archiv.info/Uhren-Werbung/Gruen/index.html

1950's and Up | 0 comments

Veri-Thin 401-420

Mon, 17 November 2025 17:34

Model name: ?
Type: Veri-Thin
Period/date: I think between 40 and 50, but I can’t confirm it.
Gender: I think for men, if I’m wrong, it’s not a big deal, I would still wear it ;-)

Case Maker: Star watch case CO
Case Material: 10K GFD bezel and guildite back
Case Serial: 773518
Case Style no: 401

Caliber: 420
Movement Maker: Gruen watch CO
Movement Serial: 2-220654

Bracelet: New, 16/14, lizard leather, brown color, glossy finish and a pink gold-colored buckle.

Other info:
- I found this Gruen Veri-Thin by chance on the Internet, I found it simple, in good condition, and I really liked the pink gold color. I am not disappointed, it is very clean. I think the dial is redone at the level of the varnish.
- I put on a brown bracelet and a pink gold-colored buckle.
- To be honest, I present to you my Christmas gift ;-) Yes, it’s me who gives me my gifts, like that, I’m not disappointed...

[Picture Front]
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[Picture caseback inside]
[Picture movement]

[Picture ad]

1940's | 2 comments

Veri-Thin Arlington

...or with black dial VT Addison; Fri, 25 July 2025 04:04

Model name: VT Arlington
Type: Strap watch
Period/date: 1945 - 1948
Gender: Men's

Case Maker: Wadsworth
Case Material: Gold Fill and Guildite
Case Serial: G570849
Case Style no: 447

Caliber: 405
Movement Maker: Gruen
Movement Serial: A 52968

Bracelet: Shown in ads with a metal bracelet for the Arlington

Other info:

Adds and the Master book show the case style with a black dial. This is the VT Addison

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