Vintage Gruen Veri-Thin 335-558

The Gruen 335-558 Veri-Thin 10K Gold Filled is a vintage dress watch featuring a slim, elegant case design typical of Gruen’s mid-century “Veri-Thin” line. Its case is 10K gold filled, meaning a durable layer of gold is bonded to a base metal, and it is powered by a manual-wind mechanical movement.

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.