This is a model 411C-398 Gruen Veri-Thin, dating to 1940. The watch case has a very graceful tonneau shape with lines to the sides, top, and bottom of the crystal that echo earlier deco-era stepped cases.
This is a model 411C-398 Gruen Veri-Thin, dating to 1940. The watch case has a very graceful tonneau shape with lines to the sides, top, and bottom of the crystal that echo earlier deco-era stepped cases.
This is a model 411C-398 Gruen Veri-Thin, dating to 1940. The watch case has a very graceful tonneau shape with lines to the sides, top, and bottom of the crystal that echo earlier deco-era stepped cases.
This is one of those situations where the photos just don’t do the watch justice. Contrary to how it appears in some of the photos, the watch does not have any brassing or wear through of the gold fill, and the speckling that appears on the dial is barely noticeable to the naked eye. The watch is in Very Good to Excellent condition.
The bezel is 10K yellow gold filled and free from significant wear. There is a small ding at the edge of the bezel between the 12 and the 1; this is visible in the first photo. The back is stainless steel and is engraved “A.L. To T.D.” There is no damage or wear through to the lugs. The dial is a cream color with gold applied numbers and has only very minor spotting. The gold dagger hands are free from rust. The crystal is glass and is without scratches or chips. We’ve added a new stitched leather watch band that is period appropriate and nicely compliments the case.
The watch is powered by Gruen’s 15 jewel 411C movement and is running strong and keeping excellent time. This watch was serviced in January 2013. The movement was cleaned, oiled, and adjusted. It is ready to wear and give you good service.
This is a (slightly) small watch by modern standards and would work equally well for men or women. The case measures 25.3 mm by 29.4 mm (not counting the lugs or the stem).