Item Tag: Gruen Curvex

1940s Gruen Curvex Precision 14k gold cased watch with black diamond dial

For sale we have a 1940s Gruen Curvex Precision. It has a less common black and diamond dial, with a 14k yellow gold case. It has the classic curving associated with the Curvex name. It has a facetted design, tapering towards the lugs. Inside it has the curved, calibre 460 movement, which has been recently serviced. The case measures 22mm x 26mm. It is a petite gents watch, with the focus placed on the stylistic design. It has a decent lug-to-lug presence, with a measurement of 35.5mm. This lug length is created via the curving nature of the watch. The watch creates intrigue on the wrist, with its facetted design to the sides of the case. The black dial has luxurious gold signing with a square outer minute track and sub-second dial. It is signed ‘Gruen Curvex’ in the classic font. It is marked ‘Precision’ above the sub-second dial. The sub-second hand sits within an inset circle to the centre of the square surround. The hour markers are eyecatching, with raised, applied Pyramid markers in a gold tone. There is also the beautiful inclusion of a diamond marker at 9, 12 and 3, creating a wonderful touch of class, which catches the eye. To the rear, the case is brushed, which has polished with wear. It has the Gruen signing and is marked ‘WB 14K’. It has the serial number 301055. Inside it is marked as being cased and times in U.S.A. by Gruen Watch Co. It is once again marked 14k gold, with the case made by WB. Inside is the manual wind Gruen cal 460. It is a manual wind movement, with a jewel count of 17 and a frequency of 18,000 BPH. The Curvex is famous for its curved movement, which allows the case shape, a real genius piece of design. The movement has been recently serviced by ourselves and is keeping time to within +20 seconds deviation a day. Full condition report below. Please see the images as these compliment and aid the description provided below. Dial: The dial is original and is in fair condition. It has scratches and marks associated with age. The signing is good and clear and the hour markers have no obvious wear. Hands: The hands are original. They have corrosion associated with ageing. They have some bending. Glass: The acrylic crystal is original and is in good condition with no obvious marking. Crown: The crown is a well-matched replacement. It is not signed Gruen. Case: The case is 14k yellow gold. It is in fair condition for the age, with only light surface scratching associated with age. It remains unpolished. Caseback: The case back is 14k yellow gold and is in good condition with clear engravings and light surface scratching. Strap: The watch comes on a new genuine leather strap. Movement: The movement is a Gruen cal 460. It is a manual wind movement, with a jewel count of 17 and a frequency of 18,000 BPH. The Curvex is famous for its curved movement, which allows the case shape. The movement has been recently serviced by ourselves. It’s keeping time to within +20 seconds deviation a day, with an amplitude of 250 degrees and a beat error of 1.5m/s. Case dimensions: Case width: 22mm Case width with crown: 23.5mm Case length: 36mm Case length lug to lug: 35.25mm Case Depth: 8.25mm Lug width: 16mm

Gruen Curvex 10 Micron Gold-Plated Case Brown Leather Mens Rectangle watch Fair

1980s 10 micron gold-plated mens wristwatch in fair very restorable condition. Leather band is wearable but poor condition. The case has scratches that I believe could be polished away or very close. Crystal is good. Watch is working with a freshly replaced battery. Very nice look, like a vintage Cadillac. No one is going to mistake it for a Rolex but will none the less start a conversation of it’s own.

Excellent 1940s Gruen Long Curvex Totally Restored 42mm Super Condition

Dial –is a silver with sunken sub seconds at the six with gold markers gold hands the dial is signed Guren Curvex and Swiss and is in excellent condition. Your watch may have been serviced, which could include; the crystal may have been replaced, the dial may have been refinished, the case may have been repaired and/or polished.

Gruen Curvex Precision

Gruen Curvex Precision. Anni ’40 per il mercato americano , movimento curvo( da cui prende il nome ” curvex”) calibro gruen 370 ref. J04397 cassa curva placcata oro dieci carati. Revisione maggio 2026, garanzia 24 mesi in autentico pezzo da collezione!!!