Would anyone have any information on a Gruen wrist watch, 21jewel s/n 31649, Veri-Thin Precision model? Such as year of manufacturer, where sold, etc? Also what type of band would have been supplied by the manufacturer? Thanks

Wayne,
do you have a picture ??

Watch is presently being restored by Rich Kuhn. This is the before restoration picture.

Wayne,
from the look of your watch, I'd say it dates to around 1944-50. ( Note:- Accurately dating a wristwatch is much more difficult than pocketwatches ). Your watch may also originally have had a faceted crystal. Is it YGF or Solid 14K ?, this makes a fairly significant difference in the value. I'd also say this watch most likely came with a Gruen leather strap ( good luck finding one !!).

I hope this helps.

Lots of interesting information about Gruens at this url:

http://www.pixelp.com/gruen/index.html

wayne if you need a crystal for your gruen i may have one ..there was a 8 drawer crystal cabinet in the estate stuff i just bought with glass crystals for the early wristwatches..sure wish they had been pocket watch crystals..

The Gruen has been restored by Rich Kuhn - great job - Thanks Rich. I had a hard time getting a good photo of the watch, its so bright and clean.

What is the movement caliber?
J Smith

Its marked 335 Veri-Thin.

Here are a couple of Gruen 21's I own. The dials are not marked "Swiss" but they could have been changed or refinished, since they don't look very aged.

Side view of the two Gruens, the crystal on the leftmost one is faceted to match the curve of the bezel. The righmost is nicely curved and fits my wrist very well.

Here's the movement of one of the Gruens, calibre 335, and neither is marked "Swiss" so it's possible they could have been made in Cincinnati.

John,
Thanks for posting the pictures of your Gruen's.