Elgin Ladies'

Elgin was the largest watch manufacturer in the world, when this watch was made circa 1937. It is a seventeen jewel ladies' wristwatch that is in great condition. It has a yellow gold-filled case that measures only 14mm wide (not including the crown), by 29mm lug to lug, by 6mm thick (including the crystal). The back has the initials "S.M.C." This watch was meant to be a beautiful addition to a lady's wrist that would be unobtrusive. Not only did Elgin accomplish that, but they made it very stylish to boot. The seventeen jewel movement was a higher-end timepiece, usually reserved for gentlemen's watches. Our watchmaker has it setting, winding, and keeping time, just like the day it came from the Elgin plant way back when. It is a remnant from a by-gone age that you can own, today, to remind you of the days of old. It is fitted with a yellow gold-filled metal cord band that really sets it off! Here is a very nice watch for not much dough. This may be for someone special in your life or maybe you just want to buy yourself something nice... either way it could be yours!

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Gruen Ladies' "Curvex Precision"

Gruen was the inventor and innovator of the watch called "Curvex" and they produced many different models of the "Curvex," for both men and women, in the mid to late 1930s through the 1940s. The ladies' models are harder to find, today, but just as interesting as the gentlemen's model. The "Curvex" was not only an interesting "to look at" model, but it was also ergonomic in its shape. A little known fact is that the curved movement allowed Gruen to fill more of the case with movement, rather than dead space, just in order to give the curved appearance that other companies attempted, but could not duplicate, due to strict patent infringement laws. In the Gruen "Curvex," this made for a larger balance wheel, bigger mainspring, etc. While not as dramatic in the ladies' version, it is indicative of Gruen's quality and attention to detail. This Ladies' "Curvex" is 14K gold-filled with a 17 jewel movement that our head watchmaker has lovingly restored to factory standards for timekeeping. It is winding, setting, and running with great ease. The case measures 12mm wide (not including the crown), by 38mm lug to lug, by 6.5mm thick (including the crystal). It has a matching 12K gold-filled cord band that suits it to a "T". These are getting hard to find. So, don't miss it if you think this is the one for you!

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Omega Seamaster GMT Chronometer

We here at Father Time are in love with the Omega brand, because of their commitment to quality. This 50th Anniversary Edition of the "Seamaster GMT" was originally created in 1998 and they have done a stellar job with this watch. It is the 2534.50.00 Cal. 1128 which is a 23 jewel, circular grained rhodium-plated movement with a forty-four-hour reserve. It is water-resistant to a depth of 300 meters and displays a central sweep second hand. The black dial is made with a "Wave Design" that gives it a spectacular look. This wonderful dial is contrasted by large "Superlite" hour markers and "Superlite" coated skeleton hands. It also has a screw-in crown. The case is stainless steel, measuring 42mm in diameter (without the crown), by 46mm lug to lug, by 13mm thick (including the crystal).

The bezel is alternately silver and black to distinguish between day and night while the 24 hour hand is in red, as is the GMT designation, for easy identification. The matching stainless steel band is very comfortable to wear and bears a small, gold Omega logo on the clasp. The watch is in excellent condition, showing only very minor wear commensurate with its age. This is a watch you are going to really love wearing and showing to your friends.

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Ladies' Elgin "Hourglass" Automatic

This is the only one of these watches we have ever had, let alone seen. Suffice it to say, it is

extremely rare! Not only is it a rare model, but it also is quite unusual in its appearance. It emulates an "Hourglass" shape with the lug configuration as well as the shape of the crown and the visual balance of a false crown below the 6 o'clock position. That alone would make it a stand-out piece... "but wait there's more"... this is an automatic movement... yes, I said automatic! I can count on one hand the number of ladies' automatics I have seen in this small size, after being in the business for 39 years. Add to all of this the fact that it is 14K solid gold and you have a combination that can't be beat! Both the case and the 17 jewel movement are in excellent condition. It measures a mere 17mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 36mm lug to lug, by 8.5mm thick (including the crystal), and is strung on a gold mesh cord band to complete the look. The dial is a beauty, displaying the fact that it is "self-winding" and bearing the logo of Elgin's unbreakable mainspring between the center arbor and the 6. This is a stellar product that came out of the Elgin Factory in the late 1950s and it can be yours! Remember, our one year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to buy with confidence. As Maurice would say, "Thank Heaven for Little Girls" but that is an adage that, thankfully, is now outdated. Today, we might say that we are lucky to be blessed with strong and confident women!

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Ladies Glycine Diamonds and Rubies

Founded by Eugene Meylan, Glycine has been manufacturing watches since 1914 in their factory located in Bienne, Switzerland. Meylan, because of his love of precision and accuracy, strove for

perfection because, he was an uncompromising engineer at heart. He was in the forefront of small, precise movements for ladies wristwatches. The company's tenacity paired with its precise and reliable products allowed them to become a well-respected name in the Swiss watchmaking industry to this very day.

Glycine is a name that is not well known in America, but it is a Swiss Brand that is well known in Europe and South America. Their quality is solid and their design second to none. Witness this beautiful Ladies Glycine that is artfully studded with rubies and diamonds that are set into a solid rose gold case. It is stunning! The seventeen jewel movement is in great shape, winding, setting, and keeping time just as it did when it arrived on these shores from across the pond. Today, we would call this style "retro", but it was certainly high fashion back in the day. The solid rose gold case measures 14mm wide, by 45mm lug to lug, by 7.5mm thick (including the crystal). It sports a gold rope (square form) link bracelet that just sets off the watch head perfectly. We know when it was made, and for whom, since there is a dedication on the reverse which states "Rubin to Idell 3-15-42". We love these clues to its original owner and think that they add to its history.

A few years ago, we had a couple purchase a watch with a dedication on the back and they loved it so much that they used the original owner's names as code names for each other. So, your adopted names could now be Rubin & Idell, if you step up and purchase this wonderful watch!

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U.S. Royal Golf Ball

Novelty watches were in great favor because they only cost a few dollars and they were quite reliable

for the price point. We here at Father Time Antiques have seen hundreds of them over the years but, this is the first one we have had with such an interesting dial. The entire dial is a golf ball that is branded "U.S. Royal". The nickel plated case measures 48mm in diameter by 58mm with the crown and bow, by 15mm thick (including the crystal). It was made in Bristol, Conn, by the Ingraham Company who made their fortune by producing reliable and inexpensive wristwatches, pocket watches, and clocks. It is running, winding, and setting great. The only thing you can fault is that someone in its past life tried to polish the case back and, in the photo you can see, they took off the nickel plating (down to the brass) by doing so. Everything else is fine. For the price point, you can't beat it. Fully restored and warrantied, for one year, for parts and labor!

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14K Baume and Mercier "Geneve"

Baume & Mercier is a company that is always associated with elegance and unusual design. Such is

the case here. This wonderful ladies wristwatch is executed in 14k solid gold and it sports a beautiful, minimalist gold dial devoid of markers, showing only the brand mark and logo. The case measures 13mm wide (not including the crown), by 33mm long by 7mm thick (including the crystal). What makes this one so unusual is its shape and the size of the movement. The long, lozenge-like case has quite a presence on the wrist and the movement takes advantage of that length by filling it with a movement with larger components, thereby giving it a more robust performance. Many lady's watches are of a lower jewel count but, not this one... it is a 17 jewel precision time piece that can perform for generations. If you are seeking a watch that is out of the ordinary, then this may be the one for you! Our one year warranty for parts and labor will give you the confidence to dive right in.

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Hamilton Flight II

It doesn't matter if you are Eloi, or Morlock, this Hamilton "Flight II" will look great on your wrist. This reference to H.G. Wells' "Time Machine" does have its parallels with the passage of time and the ability to go back and re-live those forever-lost moments in time. Made 58 years ago, in the Hamilton Watch Factory in Lancaster, Pa., this wonderful wristwatch was launched as one of Hamilton's avant-garde styling triumphs. The "Boomerang" motif was proof of their advanced styling, which was right in tune with the automotive industry of that time. As a matter of fact, Hamilton had hired Richard Arbib from that industry to help bring the unusual shape to the Hamilton "Ventura" (the first electric watch). This "Flight II" is housed in a 10k gold-filled case that measures 28mm at its mid point

(between the 9 & the 3), by 35mm at its extreme height, by 10mm thick (including the crystal). It is a mechanical, manual wind, caliber 770, 22 jewel movement that our head watch maker has running like the day it was made. This is the nicest one of these scarce watches that we have owned in over 38 years. It sports its original gold dial that has Arabic numerals at all the cardinal points with gold "Pips" at all the other chapters. It also has the cross hair "Gun Site" markings at the dial center. The original finish is nothing short of spectacular. No one seems to know exactly how many of these watches were made, or how many survive today, but I can tell you it is a fairly low number. When you take a look at the photo array notice how crisp the cross-hatch texture is in the "Boomerang" shape at the top of the case and how it wraps all the way around the left side of the case. Many times this is where you will notice a great deal of wear...but not on this watch. We paired it with a textured expansion band that carries the motif all the way around your wrist. Our one year warranty, for parts and labor, will allow you to put this watch on your wrist with complete confidence.
We have only one.....don't miss it!

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Hamilton "Military"

Hamilton is a legendary company that we here at Father Time think of with the highest praise. They started business way back in 1892 with the first watch offered for sale in 1893. They were formed to produced fine pocket watches, wristwatches, and clocks and they filled that bill for over 77 years. Hamilton was a large conglomeration, due to some mergers and acquisitions that had occurred over the years, ultimately culminating in its acquisition by the Swatch Group. As a part of their glorious history, this particular watch was brought to the market, circa 1955, and it has a wonderful look and

an even nicer Swiss, 17 jewel, automatic, caliber 661 movement that is housed in a very nice, stainless steel case that measures 37mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 47mm lug to lug, by 14mm thick (including the crystal). This is a very nice size for a watch of this age. Make sure you look at the "Zoom-In" views to see how nice the dial is. It has the mellow, perfectly aged, "cream-in-your-coffee" color for the hand and marker lume, which just sings when contrasted by the matte black dial. It has the Hamilton logo and name just underneath the 12 and it also sports the fat triangular markers at the cardinal points. If you look carefully you will see the "Automatic" designation, just above the 6 o'clock position, and the "Swiss" imprint, just under the 6 o'clock position. Yes, this was made at a time when Hamilton was using the Kurth Freres 28.45 movement for these beauties. It also has a rotating, black bezel insert that allows the owner to calculate "Units per Hour" with the Tachymeter scale for speed readily at hand. We have fitted it with a spectacular, minimally stitched & distressed, Italian leather band. All-in-all, this is one handsome watch that is running like the proverbial top. Our one year warranty for parts and labor will allow you to be confident when you put it on your wrist!

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Gruen "Air Flight" Jump Hour

Gruen is one of our favorite watch manufacturers because of their precision, quality, and innovative spirit. This Gruen is the proof of the pudding!

This watch is what Gruen called an "Air Flight," which was made for Pan Am pilots to have a quick reference to a 24-hour day. We love these "Jump Hour" Gruens! This one has a really handsome dial that we were lucky to find. The Gruen "Airflight" was designed for pilots that needed a 24-hour reference for flight time. When the hands reach 1pm all the numerals jump to a 24 hour format and

then jump back again to a 12-hour format at 1am. This is accomplished by a rotating dial underneath the main dial. The numbers appear in diamond shaped windows on this neat and rare original dial and the dial has a great diamond-shaped design at its center. This is a particularly nice "Air Flight" and an oversize to boot (35mm). The seventeen jewel (510 RSS) movement is in excellent condition and is winding, setting, and keeping time like the fine timepiece it was designed to be! This beautiful movement is housed in a stainless steel case for wearing longevity. It measures 35mm wide (not including the crown), by 42mm lug to lug, by 9mm thick (including the crystal). Circa 1964, this is a watch to make your heart sing. When the numerals change at 1pm or 1am, it is a real event that always has our customers exclaiming their delight, whenever we demonstrate this function. We buy every one of these that we can find in good condition because, our clients just love the dial action and how nice these watches look on a the wrist. We don't have these in stock very often and they usually find a good home within a few weeks. This one is very nice and we would love to show it to you! Remember all of our timepieces come with our famous one year warranty for parts and labor so that you may buy with confidence.

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18K Grand Prix "Splayed Numeral"

"Once in a while, even a blind squirrel finds a nut." At least, that's what my grandfather used to say. The longer I live, the more I find that there is some truth to that old axiom. Such was the case the day I found this fantastic Swiss "Splayed Numeral" Art Deco Wristwatch, circa 1916. It has a wonderful "tonneau" case, all in 18K solid gold and it lays across your wrist like an ergonomic piece of art. The

sheer size of the watch was unusual, even at that time, and when you see the presence it has on the wrist, you will be drawn to the siren's song like Ulysses. The background color of the dial mimics that of the case while the splayed numerals have aged to a very mellow gold color that just reeks of the golden age. The skeletonized hands are also filled with ancient lume that has perfectly aged to that wonderful color. It is a good size, measuring 31mm wide (at its widest), by a whopping 48mm lug to lug, by an impressive 9mm thick (including the crystal). It is fitted with a solid gold, mesh band that has an infinitely adjustable clasp to perfectly fit your wrist. When you peek into the movement, you will see that it is a fifteen jewel that was the Gran Prix winner in Berne, Switzerland Circa 1916 and our watchmakers having it winding, running, and keeping time just as it did during the first World War. This is such an unusual looking watch and a prize winner to boot. Don't miss it. We only have one!

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Corum "1891 $20 Dollar Gold Coin"

Corum was founded in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland by Gaston Ries and his nephew, René Bannwart in 1955. One year later, the first Corum watches were being produced. Corum's claim to fame came early on, when the company introduced a watch made out of a $20 gold coin, which was an instant best-seller. That's what we have here and what a striking watch it is. The 18k gold $20 gold coin that it is made from has a beauty all its own. It's what is commonly referred to as the "Double

Eagle". The pencil-line thin black hands are in stark contrast to the elegant, slightly rose colored, gold coin surface that displays the wonderful engraving of a coin from 1891. The reign of the "Double Eagle" as the premiere U.S. gold coin ended when FDR issued an executive order in 1933 which required all Americans to turn in their gold coins and bullion. So that is why so few of these beauties survive. You can see "In God We Trust" in an arch just under the twelve o'clock position atop the American Eagle holding a serpent in its beak centered by a shield and the motto "E Pluribus Unum" in a flowing banner. When you flip the watch over you can see the beautiful "Liberty Head" that is surrounded by an array of 13 stars representing the original 13 colonies. You can't help but feel the pride of country in this piece. The case sides have the original "coin edge" from which we derive the term, and the bezel is notched at the hour intervals to make it easy to read. The crowning glory is the "Blue Cabochon Crown" opposite the 3 o'clock position. The movement is a battery operated, highly accurate, quartz mechanism that is virtually trouble-free. The case measures 37mm in diameter (not including the crown), by 44mm lug to lug, by 5mm thick (including the crystal). We have fitted it with a genuine croco 19mm band in the "Havana" color for a interesting look. What's not to like here? Our one year warranty will allow you to purchase with complete confidence and then you can show off your lucky $20 gold piece!

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Enicar "Supertest"

The Enicar Watch Company is a name that causes people to scratch their heads, probably because it is not immediately recognizable. Enicar was founded when Artiste Racine (Racine Watch Co.) spelled his name backwards and created a timeless brand that has been recognized for its high quality for over 90 years. They were situated in La Chaux de Fonds in Switzerland right in the middle of Swiss watchmaking. They were exporters of watches to Europe & Russia and in 1914 were among the first to use Radium for glow-in-the-dark dials and hands...a real innovation at that time.

Enicar was using movements made by Adolphe Schild (AS) a well known manufacturer, but due to successful sales increases the firm expanded and moved to Langnau. Racine was giving attention to the production of rugged military watches that were in great demand. By the mid 1940s, they had engineered their own chronographs and finally their own automatics by the 1950s.

The "Sherpa" (in reference to tough and resilient local packers of the expedition) was a real winner in their line-up and were named after the 1956 Swiss Himalayan expedition to Everest which relied on Enicar timepieces. The expedition members all wore Enicar watches that could withstand the harsh mountain environs.

With the breakthrough of the Sherpa models, the Enicar company began their "golden years". 1957 Enicar made headlines as a chronometer (the Ultrasonic Sherpa) were attached to the helm of the ship Mayflower II, this voyage was an Atlantic crossing of 50 days and the watch survived without any mechanical problems or leakage.

In the 1950s, Enicar had the slogan, "Precision time in space, on the earth and over the seas". Some say that Enicar was the first watch ever to been taken to the top of Everest and not the Rolex Oyster that Sir Edmund Hillary worn on his expedition in 1953. Because of the expedition not being documented properly Enicar could not claim to be the first to the top and tried again with the team of 1956.

This particular Enicar, "Supertest" is one that is very hard to find...it is an asymetrical that will really provide excellent timekeeping and that will turn heads. It is a 23 jewel movement (very high grade) in a stainless steel case that measures 34mm wide (sans wings), by 40mm lug to lug, by 10mm thick (including the crystal) and it takes a 18mm band.

Once you put it on your wrist, you will find yourself looking in its direction more often than to just tell the time. It is very special! Our watch makers have it running, winding and keeping time just as it did when it came across the sea back in 1962. I don't know what the test standards are but this one is a "Supertest"....don't miss it.

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Gruen "Pie Pan"

Gruen was a premier watch manufacturer, and was perhaps, one of the companies that you wanted to emulate if you were in the business of making wristwatches. Everything they put their hand to was first rate. They were the inventors of the "Curvex", a revolutionary curved watch from the late 1930s. Gruen held the patent on the curved movement but they also made made fine timepieces that contain flat movements. This Gruen is one of those. It has the round timeless shape and silvered "Pie Pan" dial that makes it an ageless classic This is a clean, and very handsome Gruen that has hardly been worn. The yellow gold-filled and stainless steel case measures 35mm in width, by 44mm, lug to lug, a very nice size for its era circa 1955. It has a spectacular satin silvered dial with Arabic numerals at the cardinal points and "Stylized Arrowhead" markers at the other chapters. The "Dauphine" hands give this watch great eye appeal and makes it a real winner! The movement, which is just as nice as it was when it left the Gruen factory, is a 17 jewel, "Precision", manual wind, workhorse that will give you a lifetime of service, provided that you take care of it. Our one year warranty, for parts and labor, will give you the peace of mind that this wonderful Gruen wristwatch will perform just as good as it did back in the 1950s.


Price: $1275
Year: 1955
SKU: w2949
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LeCoultre Automatic

This Le Coultre is an automatic watch with a winding indicator window just below the 12 o'clock position so that you can refer to the amount of reserve time you have on your mainspring. It is in excellent condition in every regard! Just look at the case and dial, they are in great condition. The case is yellow gold-filled and it measures 33mm in diameter by 40mm from lug to lug. This watch represents the pinnacle of watch making, circa 1951, at Le Coultre, long before Jaeger came around! Yep, they could compete with any watch company in the business at this time and you can see why! This is a watch with a technical complication that adds a new level of service for the consumer and, because it is a "Bumper Automatic" every motion of your wrist (while you are wearing it) winds the mainspring. You can visually see what power reserve you have at a glance. The dial is just beautiful in its simplicity and is complimented by the arcaded seconds track and the red sweep second hand. It's subtle yet provocative! Ha! Our watchmakers have it timed to a very fine standard and it is keeping time like the day it was made.Remember all of our watches come with our famous one year warranty for parts and labor so that you may purchase a watch from us with complete confidence. Don't miss this fine example of the watchmakers art!

Price: $1895
Year: 1951
SKU: w2948
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Pocket Watches Fun Fact

Did you know? The small pocket in the larger pocket of your jeans was designed for pocket watches. You don't have one? Come to Father Time Antiques to get one of the best pocket watches there is.

Thanksgiving 2016

In 1621, the Plymouth colonists and Wampanoag Indians shared an autumn harvest feast that is acknowledged today as one of the first Thanksgiving celebrations in the colonies. For more than two centuries, days of thanksgiving were celebrated by individual colonies and states. It wasn’t until 1863, in the midst of the Civil War, that President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national Thanksgiving Day to be held each November.

Omega "Dynamic"

This Omega "Dynamic" is a New/Old Stock (NOS) automatic wristwatch from 1970 that was never sold, and is in brand new condition! After being in business for over 37 years we have just recently uncovered 4, count 'em, 4 NOS watches.

This Omega has a caliber 565 automatic movement that is Rat Pack worthy and is looking and running "Like New" because it is. The case is stainless steel and measures 41mm at its widest point, by 45mm lug to lug. Not only is this an opportunity to see what a NOS watch looks like, but you can actually own it and feel like you have been transported back in time. 

The condition is flawless, and the configuration is spectacular. Note the black dial, contrasting steel hands, markers, and the dramatic red/orange sweep second hand. The oval shaped case really gives it the look of the era with a date window to boot. The screw-down back shows none of the egregious case opener marks that you often see on used models...because this one is pristine.

  Notice the cool brushed factory finish on the case and how happy Dean and Frank are because they are appearing with it! If you "do it your way" you won't let this one pass you by...we may never find another "Omega Dynamic" in this condition!

Price: $1850
Year: 1970
SKU: w2940
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LeCoultre Memovox

I cannot remember a time in our 37 years in the business that we have had such a nice LeCoultre "Memovox" let alone two of them (see next listing). Both of these listings are what we call New/Old Stock or NOS. This designation means that these watches were never sold and that they remain in pristine, like new condition.

This "Memovox" has a 17 jewel movement and it is housed in a yellow gold filled case with a stainless steel back that measures 33mm in diameter (not including the crowns) by 40mm from lug to lug. Jaeger-LeCoultre is a Swiss luxury watch and clock manufacturer based in Le Sentier, Switzerland, that dates back to the first half of the nineteenth century, and was founded by Antoine LeCoultre in 1833. Their watches are some of the most sought after timepieces in the vintage market and there are many collectors whose attentions turn to the acquisition of a nice LeCoultre "Memovox" when a nice one appears. We just such a watch for you here, circa 1956.

The "Memovox" was first introduced by Jaeger-LeCoultre circa 1950/51 employing the manually wound Calibre 489. ... The name "Memovox" is a composite of two Latin word, Memor (remembering) and Vox (voice), meaning "the voice of remembering," an apt choice for a timepiece that "remembers the time". While we are quite jaded today by all the electronic devices that will tell us the time that was not so back in the 1950's when alarm watches were quite the innovative personal possession. Make sure you take a look at the "Zoom-In" photos to get the real feel of the beauty of this wonderful watch.

You set the inner alarm dial by pulling out the crown in the two o'clock position and rotating the crown counterclockwise. You would position the triangular indicator opposite the time that you wished to have the alarm sound. You would also wind the spring that causes this effect by using this same crown. The crown that winds the timekeeping mainspring is in the 4 o'clock position and it functions like any other manual wind watch. What unusual about this watch is this fabulous rippled marker configuration and the fact that it is in the best condition that you can possibly hope for. Don't forget all of our timepieces are warrantied for one year, for parts and labor, so that you may buy with confidence.

Price: $3950
Year: 1956
SKU: w2942
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Gruen Curvex "Triumph"

This Gruen is one of the most desirable "Curvexes" ever made. It is one of the longest of all Curvexes! It came in two similar models called the "Majesty", the "Triumph", and "The General" they are respectively 52mm, 50mm, and 48mm (by 22mm wide), the longest "Curvexes" in Gruen's history. Some call them the "Bone to Bone" watches as they stretch from one wrist bone to the other. This watch,"The Triumph", at 50mm, was very popular with movie stars of the 1930's, and is dramatic in it's high arching curve and graceful, bowed, tonneau case. This particular watch has all of the dramatic curve of the "Majesty" (although 2mm shorter) but additionally it has tonneau (curved) case sides that make it look even more striking. The dial is like the face of a pretty woman, a delight to behold. The original finish dial is dramatic displaying gold numerals contrasted by a silver colored background and shows a seconds bit that echoes the case shape. The yellow gold-filled case is in excellent condition and has no personalization to detract. The hands are "lunette" style and add a bit of panache to the entire piece. The spotless movement displays seventeen jewels and is in excellent running condition for a watch made circa 1939. It is winding, setting, and keeping time just as it should. Like all of our watches it comes with a full one year warranty. The last one we had sold very quickly so...if you want the pinnacle of Gruen's Curvex watch production don't hesitate, as we have only one.

Price: $4450
Year: 1939
SKU: w2936
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