Vintage Gruen B.P.O.E Elks Men's Automatic Wristwatch 580 CD Swiss Gold Tone

Vintage Gruen B.P.O.E Elks Men's Automatic Wristwatch 580 CD Swiss Gold Tone Product Description Item: Wristwatch Brand: Gruen Model: Day Date Movement: Automatic Case Material: Gold Tone Country: Swiss Gender: Men's Caliber: 580 CD Size: 34mm Product Measurements Diameter: 34mm Lug Width: 18mm Lug to Lug: 41.5mm Thickness: 11.5 mm Product Condition Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age. Functions: Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed. Case: There are scratches on the case. Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal. Dial: The dial has spotting. Crown: The crown is worn. Band: The band is not original. About the brand: Founded in Ohio - Gruen was one of the largest American watch manufacturers for the greater part of the 20th century. In fact, shortly after their relocation to Cincinnati, Gruen became the number one selling watch brand in the US. Like many brands - their factory in Time Hill ceased production of wristwatches and produced contracted military watches for the US Military in WW2. After the war, the flood of Swiss import watches had a disastrous effect on Gruen, and the brand ultimately closed its doors in 1977. Today, their wonderful line of vintage watches such as the Airflight, and Curvex models are all that remains of this once great brand.