GRUEN PRECISION 510 10K Rolled Gold Gents JAMES BOND Watch c1950's

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Seller: jackanpet ✉️ (5,291) 100%, Location: Uckfield, GB, Ships to: GB & many other countries, Item: 176301371932 GRUEN PRECISION 510 10K Rolled Gold Gents JAMES BOND Watch c1950's.
 
 

A gents Gruen 510, 10 carat rolled gold/base metal manual watch dating to the 1950's in good original unrestored condition.  This model, a gold filled version, is reputed to have been worn by Sean Connery in the James Bond movies, Doctor No,  You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever.  Check it out with an internet search.  

The  case and dial present very well and the movement is running strongly and keeping time.  Also just fitted with a new old stock vintage strap, this watch is ready for wear. The watch is quadruple signed on the case, dial, movement and crown. 

Gruen was an American watchmaker established in the 19th century by a Swiss immigrant.  The company had a reputation for manufacturing watches of the highest quality, sharing some of the same movements and at one stage nearly merging with Rolex.

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Dial: factory original, finished in satin silver and signed "Gruen Precision".  Gold coloured Arabic numerals mark the hours. The hands are in good shape and the crystal is clean and clear. 

Case : 10 carat rolled gold back with a gold plated over base metal bezel, presenting very well on the wrist. The signed case measures approximately 32 mm across, excluding the signed crown and 37 mm from lug to lug. It shows the expected signs of use over the years with no obvious signs of brassing, dents or scratches of any significance that I could see to point out to you. The crown is worn on the edges but as it is signed and original to the watch I was reluctant to change it.  If you do find the watch difficult to wind I will be happy to replace the crown free of charge if you return the watch to me.

Movement:  Gruen cal.N501 R movement with 17 jewels, running strongly and keeping time. 

Strap: fitted with a new old stock brown leather strap, which fitted to the watch measures approximately 223 mm from buckle tip to last hole. 

 

 

 

 

Gruen Watch Co. History

The Gruen Watch Company is a famous American watchmaker, founded in 1894 in Cincinnati. It constructed the Timehill Building, featured in much of its early advertising. The company later opened a factory in Biel Switzerland. The Gruen philosophy was to adhere to the spirit of the old guilds. Gruen made beautiful ladies and gent’s watches with very high quality movements, often using the same as those used by Rolex in the early part of the 20th century. In fact Gruen and Wilsdorf and Davis (the Rolex founders) were well known to each other. The company was successful for many years but got into difficulties in the 1950's. Along with a number of other watch companies. Gruen was broken up and sold off in pieces in 1958. The Time hill Building is now owned by Rolex. The Gruen name is still used today on quartz watches with Japanese and Swiss movements.

Terms of Sale

 

I pack my watches very well to avoid damage but very occasionally a problem may occur due to rough treatment in transit or the use of scanning equipment by Customs or the postal services which can magnetise the watch mechanism.  I warrant that the watch you purchase will, when you receive it, be as described in the listing.  If there is a problem when you receive your purchase I provide a no quibble full refund option. Alternatively I will undertake any repairs that are necessary if the watch is damaged or if in any other way differs significantly from the description.  If I have not stated that the watch has been serviced, you may wish to have this work done, particularly if you intend to wear the watch on a daily basis.  On request, I can provide you with details of independent watchmakers to whom you can send your watch for servicing.  

 

I provide comprehensive details of my watches, including very clear photographs taken with a high resolution macro lens which shows detail not visible to the naked eye.  I also invite you to ask questions if there is anything else you need to know.  Please take care to consider the dimensions of the watch case as if it is a gentlemans’ Art Deco rectangular vintage watch, they were made significantly smaller than contemporary watches. 

 

You are buying a used watch so there will be signs of use.  Please do not expect quartz accuracy from a vintage watch.  In the 1940’s/1950’s the accepted timekeeping tolerance for a new 17 jewel manual watch was within three minutes a day.  All of my watches are professionally inspected and tested before sale and if they are not running smoothly and keeping reasonable time I have them serviced and/ or have any other work undertaken that is needed to ensure the watch is in running condition.  However please bear in mind that a fault can develop unexpectedly at any time as with any used item so I am unable to provide any on-going warranty. Please also note that I provide no guarantee that my watches are waterproof. I would always strongly recommend keeping any vintage well away from moisture.

  • Condition: Used
  • Condition: You are looking at a c65 year old used watch which will show marks from age and use
  • Brand: Gruen
  • Department: Men
  • Type: Wristwatch
  • Customised: No

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