GRUEN Watch Company
One of the most important and prestigious American watch manufacturers! Gruen watch company was an American watch company founded in 1874 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA by German-born watchmaker Dietrich Gruen. "On December 22, 1874, Gruen obtained a patent for an improved safety pinion, and it is the date recognized by the Gruen Watch Company as the start of its business."
In 1894, Dietrich, along with his eldest son, Frederick G. Gruen, started as “D. Gruen & Son” and years later, the second son George J., joined the firm and the name was changed to “D. Gruen & Sons”.
The company quickly became a major player in the American watch industry, prove of that, one of the company's most significant contributions to the watchmaking industry, the Gruen Precision movement. Introduced in the 1930s, it was a highly accurate and reliable movement that quickly gained a reputation for excellence.
The Gruen Precision movement was an improvement over earlier Gruen movements and incorporated several new features, including a Breguet hairspring, a micrometer regulator, and a higher beat rate of 36,000 vibrations per hour. The movement was also designed to be more shock-resistant and durable than previous Gruen movements.
They were used in a range of watches, including both men's and women's models. It was particularly popular in chronograph watches, which required a high level of accuracy and precision.
Today, vintage Gruen watches with the Precision movement are highly sought-after by collectors and enthusiasts. These watches are prized for their historical significance, as well as their craftsmanship and reliability.
"The Gruen Precision is a nice, elegant watch with a movement that may not be seen as modern. Nonetheless, it offers an innovative style that is simply spectacular."
James Bond: Precision 510
Gruen was the first watch to be worn on set during pre-production and the first day of shooting in the casino scene and when arriving at the airport in Jamaica.
The casino is where 1962’s Dr. No introduced the world to cinema’s “Bond. James Bond”. And at that London Baccarat table, we first caught a glimpse of the unknown gold dress watch peeking from under his impeccably turned cuff. Unknown, until Bond watch researcher Dell Deaton identified the watch as a Gruen Precision 510, 40-plus years after it first appeared onscreen*.
In fact, it’s thought that the Gruen was Sean Connery’s personal watch. It’s also thought that the same watch appeared in several other Connery-era films, including You Only Live Twice and Diamonds Are Forever.
Connery’s 007 watch, the Precision 510, featured a 17-jewel movement in a 34mm gold-filled case—standard for its time. It has a small bezel surrounding an elegant, classic white dial with Arabic numerals at 12, 3, and 9 o’clock, a large sub-seconds dial at 6, and slim index markers for the other hours.
GRUEN Precision
"007 Style"
Cal. N510
In pristine condition, this vintage Gruen Precision wristwatch dates back to the 1960s and shares a style reminiscent of the famous James Bond watch, the Gruen Precision 510.
Powered by the original Gruen Watch Co. movement, caliber N510, this manual-wind watch features 17 jewels, a small seconds hand, a 42-hour power reserve, and operates at 18,000 vph. The Gruen Precision 510 caliber was first introduced in the 1950s.
Cased in an elegant 33mm round case with a small textured fixed bezel. Base metal bezel, and a stainless steel back.
The original sunburst-textured white dial boasts gold Arabic numerals at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o’clock, along with gold arrow hour markers and matching hands. The sub-seconds hand is located at 6 o’clock, featuring a quadrant design with a textured finish. The dial is elegantly signed with "Gruen Precision" at the top.
The watch is coming with a brand-new black genuine leather two-piece strap.
This is very good looking wristwatch. It is in LOVELY condition, runs very well!
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Movement:
Gruen Watch Co.
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Unadjusted
Swiss
Cal. N510
Case Back Signed:
Gruen Watch Co.
Stainless Steel Back
Switzerland
510
GRUEN
Base Metal Bezel
Stainless Steel Back
Measurements (mm):
Case 33
Case w/Crown 34
Case Lug to Lug 40
Case Thickness 10
Lug Width 18
Band Width 18
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women’s watches from the 1900s-1970s were also much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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