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Vintage 1940s Gruen Precision "Chrono-Timer" Single-Register Chrono 14KT Watch

$6,995
£5,271.44
€6,159.80
CA$9,926.43
A$9,956.60
CHF 5,775.39
MX$121,539.45
NOK 66,895.40
SEK 68,462.93
DKK 46,044.36

About the Item

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 housed in a 32.5MM 14KT yellow gold case, offering elegant proportions and classic mid-century styling. Its silver dial features Arabic numeral hour markers, a single-register chronograph display, and an outer tachymeter scale, reflecting the functional sporting chronographs of the era. Blued steel hands provide a striking contrast against the dial, while the red center chronograph hand adds a vibrant touch of color and utility. Powered by the manual wind Gruen Caliber 450 17-jewel movement, this timepiece combines mechanical sophistication with timeless vintage appeal. Specifications: Brand: Gruen Model: Precision "Chrono-Timer" Chronograph Year: Circa 1940s Case: 32.5MM 14KT Yellow Gold Dial: Silver with Arabic Numeral Hour Markers Complications: Single-Register Chronograph, Tachymeter Scale Hands: Blued Steel Hands with Red Center Chronograph Hand Movement: Manual Wind Gruen Cal. 450, 17 Jewels Case No.: A766.... Condition: Vintage – Very Good
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    Diameter: 1.28 in (32.5 mm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    Unknown
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  • Seller Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 529-131081stDibs: LU4032229921992

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