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What year did Gruen stop making watches?
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Gruen stopped making watches in 1977. However, the family that originally owned the American watchmaker had exited the business prior to the shuttering of the company. The Gruen family sold the brand in 1955 and subsequently relocated from Cincinnati, Ohio, to New York City, New York. Find a selection of Gruen watches on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 22, 2024
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Vintage 1940s Gruen Precision "Chrono-Timer" Single-Register Chrono 14KT Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional vintage Gruen Precision "Chrono-Timer" chronograph from the 1940s is a rare and highly collectible example of early American-market chronograph design. The watch is ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage Gruen Precision 14K White Gold Rectangular Hand Wind Men’s Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
This Gruen Precision men’s watch features a rectangular 14K white gold case with stepped Art Deco-style detailing and a classic black leather strap. The silver-tone dial is designed ...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold
Vintage 10k Gold Filled Gruen Curvex Mens Manual Wind Watch
By Gruen
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Gruen Curvex men’s watch is crafted in 10k gold filled metal and features the brand’s iconic curved case design. The streamlined form conforms elegantly to the wrist, re...
Category
20th Century Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
10k Gold
Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm
By Gruen
Located in Wailea, HI
Gruen Curvex Precision 14K Solid Gold Wristwatch, Circa 1940s – 20 x 47mm
An exceptional example of Gruen’s engineering mastery, this Gruen Curvex Precision wristwatch exemplifies th...
Category
Early 20th Century American Wrist Watches
Materials
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch with Custom Made Green Dial circa
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 41mm "Lug Tip to L...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled
Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Watch with Flowless Original Dial
By Gruen
Located in Long Beach, CA
FACTORY / HOUSE: Gruen Watch Company
STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Reference 958
METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled
CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's
DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to ...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wrist Watches
Materials
Gold-filled, Yellow Gold


