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Lion_mom
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Post Number: 8
Registered: 07-2008

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Posted on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 12:06 pm:   

Found another old Gruen and would love to know your opinions on date & value (if any). The info per the seller is:

Lovely Vintage Womans / Ladies 15 Jewel Gruen 14 Karat White Gold Filled Wrist Watch with Matching 10 Karat White Gold Top Filled Kreisler Expansion Band. Overall Excellent Condition. Working and Keeping Time. The Glass Crystal and Watch Case have No Cracks or Dings with No Significant Wear. The Face Dial, Blued Minute & Hour Hands, and Side Set Pin are in Nice Condition. Backside is monogramed ACD.

The White Gold Finish Kreisler Expansion Band matches perfectly and is signed Stainless Back and 10 Karat Top Filled. The watch dates to around the 1920's or 1930's.

Face Dial measures 11/16" tall and 1/2" wide. Overall Watch with Case measures around 1" tall and 5/8" wide. Band measures 1/4" wide.

Thank you in advance!

Pictures to follow.
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Lion_mom
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Posted on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 12:11 pm:   

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Lion_mom
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Posted on Monday, August 04, 2008 - 12:12 pm:   

I just LOVE the winding knob on the stem!
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Lion_mom
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Posted on Wednesday, August 06, 2008 - 11:03 am:   

No guesses on age or value?
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Zaf
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Posted on Tuesday, August 12, 2008 - 04:21 pm:   

I'd say circa 1925...value low $30-50.
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Lion_mom
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Posted on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 - 11:47 am:   

Thanks, Zaf! I'm happy - LOVE the looks of the watch, it runs & keeps time and I didn't overpay.

Doesn't get much better than that, IMO!!!