Description:

Gruen 17J Precision grade 480SS automatic (self-winding) wrist watch, case #D770404 model 480/008SS G33, champagne-toned metal dial with a brushed finish, sunken gold chevron-shaped markers with small luminous ball markers and a black-marked minute register along the interior of the markers, dial has a few small specks of discoloration but no notable damage, gold steel wedge-style hands with luminous inserts and a gold sweep second hand, none of the luminous elements appear to be retaining or emitting light, elegant yellow gold filled (YGF) & stainless steel (SS) round water-resistant case with a stepped bezel supporting a heavy domed plastic crystal, slender tapered lugs and a recessed crown, case is showing light even wear with some small spots of brass starting to show on the back bezel, lugs and near the crown, measures approx. 34mm in diameter x 37mm lug to lug x 12mm thick (crystal included), lightly padded, textured black leather strap band. This watch also comes with a nice generic red leatherette box with a white satin & white velvet interior. A very eye-catching and attractive vintage Gruen from the 1950s in excellent+ overall condition!

Item Specifics:

Year Made: 1951-1952
Company: Gruen
Jewels: 1117J
Setting/Movement Type: self-wind (automatic)
Model/Grade: Precision grade 480SS
Serial #: (case) #D770404
Movement Finish: nickel
Dial Material: metal
Dial Color: champagne
Dial Details: luminous markers
Hand Style: skeletonized - luminous, sweep second hand, wedge
Case Style: round
Case Material: Gold Filled - Yellow, Metal - Stainless Steel
Case Details: water resistant (WR), recessed crown, model 480/008SS G33
Case Width, without crown: 34mm (1.34 inches)
Case Length, lug to lug: 37mm (1.46 inches)
Case Thickness: 12mm (0.47 inches)
Interior Lug Width: 17mm (21/32")
Band Size: 8in. to 8.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
Band Material: leather strap
Crystal Material: plastic
Box Info: red leatherette box
Condition: Excellent +
Gender: Unisex