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     Lion_mom New member Username: Lion_mom Post Number: 3 Registered: 07-2008 Rating: N/A |
Posted this on the American Watch Discussion this past Tuesday, but no replies yet. I am reposting here in the hopes that I will get a reply (or even two). Hello, all! Found this site looking on the internet for information on a Gruen watch I purchased, but have not received yet. Looks like a lot of knowledgeable people here, so I am hoping you can answer some questions for me. Per the seller: GOLD GRUEN LADIES WATCH 14K GF WITH REINFORCED EXTRA GOLD THIS DOES WORK #2118687 155/73 ARE THE NUMBERS ON IT Here are the questions I have: 1. Any idea as to age/date of manufacture? 2. How can I polish it up without damaging the finish? 3. What kind of band should it have - other than a cord band? 4. Any value? I'm not all that concerned with the value since it is a little under $20.00 in the door, but what the heck. Since I don't have it yet, I will try to upload the one and only picture I have of it.  | ||
| Lion_mom New member Username: Lion_mom Post Number: 4 Registered: 07-2008 Rating: N/A |
P.S. Thanks in advance for any and all info!!!! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3349 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
40s, you can polish the outside with something gentle, yes. Cord band, probably a $50-75 type thing, so don't go crazy on "restoring" it. | ||
| Lion_mom New member Username: Lion_mom Post Number: 5 Registered: 07-2008 Rating: N/A |
Thanks, Zaf! 1940's? I would have thought 1930's, but you're the expert! I have been using a polishing cloth on it & it is coming up pretty nicely. I would like to get it cleaned, lubed & adjusted since it gains time - yes, I have now received it. Thanks again! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3350 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
It could be 30s too, but my gut feel is 40s. If you are so inclined you can do timing adjustments yourself if you're within say 4mns/per day. | ||
| Lion_mom New member Username: Lion_mom Post Number: 6 Registered: 07-2008 Rating: N/A |
It doesn't show it in the picture I posted, but there is engraving all the way around the sides of the case and around the perimeter of the back of the case. Would a 1940's watch have that? No, it gains more than 4 minutes a day - more like 5 to 10 minutes an hour!!! Besides, I'm too chicken to try to open it up! If I wasn't, I could get the watch's number off the movements and find out the year. Again, thank you for your help! | ||
| Zaf Moderator Username: Zaf Post Number: 3352 Registered: 05-2003 Rating: N/A |
I see. I'd say if it has carved sides, then yes, it is more fo a 30s piece. 5-10 mns per hour needs a watchmaker...yup! | ||
| Lion_mom New member Username: Lion_mom Post Number: 7 Registered: 07-2008 Rating: N/A |
That's kind of what I thought, Zaf. Again, THANK YOU. |