Vintage Watches

The Gruen Pocket Watches represented the finest traditions of guild craftsmanship. The Gruen Verithin - were a striking example of that craftsmanship which has made Gruen Guild Watches pre-eminent among those days' finest timepieces.

The VeriThin pocket watches were Gruen's signature watch and Gruen's most distinctive pocket watch case was the Pentagon. All Pentagons have Precision-grade and VeriThin movements, the Pentagon made its debut in 1922. The Gruen Pentagon patented shape made it recognizable wherever it was worn. But its five gracefully rounded sides gave it more than distinctiveness. The Gruen Pentagon unique design, it was so formed that it would not tip over in the pocket. Keeping the upright position at all time permited it to operate with more constant accuracy. They were fitted with the famous Gruen Precision Movement, and guarranteed to come with railroad time requirements.
The Gruen Pentagon Pocket and other Gruen Watches were sold at the best jewelry stores in each community, to which their sale were confide.
In 1924 Gruen Pentagon Pocket Watches were advertised like this: "Pentagon, VeryThin- White or green gold reinforced, engraved, "Precision" movement, $75; 14kt solid green gold, $135; 18kt solid white gold, $165. Can also be had in plain case. Empire 50, Ultra- VeryThin, "Precision" movement -Solid green or white gold, $100; Case inlaid with fine enamel, $110."

"Gruen SemiThin, VeryThin, Ultra-VeryThin Pocket Watches"

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