1928 GRUEN Guild Gents Cushion Art Deco 707-1 Watch
Gruen
empressissi™ is pleased to offer this early and sought after Art Deco GRUEN wrist watch for men - a unique model from the late 20s in white gold filled case with a classic Art Deco cushion design.
The watch houses an early large Guild 707 caliber, running well on 15 jewels with sub seconds. It is cased in an elegant relatively large cushion shaped 14K white gold filled case with decorations in Art Deco motif on the sides. The watch has a mint original dark cellulose crystal and original crown. This case model ref is 707-1.
The dial is a 100% factory original hard enamel off-white dial with distinctive Art Deco figures and original set of hands that was cleaned and restored, maintaining its original 'print' which in practical terms is 'baked' on the dial, unlike later printed dials. The condition of the dial as we received it, can be seen in the last image. The luminous material on this dial has been restored with non-toxic Super-Luminova™ instead of the original hazardous Radium. This also applies to the original set of hands.
This rare Gruen watch measures 30mm side to side (excluding crown) and 38mm from top lug to bottom lug.
Attached to this watch is a brand new quality slim military style genuine leather band in dark brown, 18mm wide with an anti-allergic white tone buckle.
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Vintage watches are smaller than today's standards;