Gruen Louis XIV Art Deco Verithin Precision

Product Description

• Item: Pocket Watch

• Brand: Gruen

• Model: Louis XIV Art Deco Verithin Precision

• Size: 12s

• Year: 1919

• Movement: Mechanical

• Jewels: 17

• Case Material: Gold Filled

• Country: Swiss

• Gender: Unisex

Product Measurements

• Standardized Size for Pocket Watches: 12s

Product Condition

The VeriThin Precision designation refers to Gruen’s innovative thin movement architecture, introduced in the early 20th century to produce a slim yet reliable manual‑wind watch with quality finishing and good timekeeping. The “Louis XIV” name typically indicates a decorative or ornate case/dial style inspired by classical flourish, paired with a Swiss mechanical movement likely in the mid‑size range. Overall it’s a collectible, early‑to‑mid 20th century Gruen pocket watch valued for its blend of Swiss precision, American branding, and distinctive slim case design, popular among enthusiasts of vintage mechanical timepieces.

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running and keeping time

• Case: Shows hairline scratches.

• Crystal: Shows hairline scratches. Has hairline cracks.

• Dial condition: Has spotting.

• Crown: Shows hairline scratches.

• Hands: Open Kite Diamond Hands. Fair overall condition

• Timing Data: Slow 20 seconds/day, Amplitude 255, Beat Error 4.3

Gruen: Founded in Ohio, Gruen was one of the largest American watch manufacturers for much of the 20th century. Shortly after relocating to Cincinnati, the company became the number one selling watch brand in the United States. Like many manufacturers of the era, Gruen shifted production during World War II to fulfill military contracts. After the war, an influx of Swiss imports severely impacted the brand, ultimately leading to its closure in 1977. Today, Gruen is remembered through its elegant and innovative vintage watches.