Gruen Verithin Pentagon

Product Description

• Item: Pocket Watch

• Brand: Gruen

• Model: Verithin Pentagon

• Size: 8s

• Year: 1917

• Movement: Mechanical

• Jewels: 15

• Case Material: 14k GF

• Country: Swiss

• Gender: Men's

Product Measurements

• Standardized Size for Pocket Watches: 8s

Product Condition

• Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition

• Functions: Running strongly with no apparent issues, but no known service history

• Case: Shows desk marks and light scratches. Has dents/dings.

• Crystal: Shows light scratches.

• Dial condition: Has patina and rusted.

• Crown: Shows desk marks and minimal signs of wear.

• Hands: Seconds hand is discolored

• Timing Data: Losing 72 seconds a day, 222 amplitude, 1.2 ms beat error

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.