Gruen Precision 510 James Bond 007 Sean Connery Circa 1960's Mens Watch. 33mm
In its glory years from the 1920s through the 1940s, the Gruen Watch Company of USA & Switzerland was one of the leaders in wristwatch design and quality, even collaborating with Rolex e. The Aegler movement duo-dial doctors watch from its factories in Switzerland. Prior to WWII, Gruen was better known in the USA than Rolex, which at that time was concentrating on the British and Commonwealth countries (hence lots of early Rolexes coming out of Australia and the UK). Hans Wilsdorf and Gruen were friends and neighbors in Switzerland (their factories were just yards away), and even agreed to market their watches as Rolex Gruen in Europe, but the Great Depression prevented this. I only sell genuine, authentic, watches in "Good" to "Pristine" condition.
This offering is similar to the first Bond watch seen on screen strapped to Sean Connery at the gaming tables in Dr No (1962), and it may have been the actor's own. And those who have looked closely have also detected its quiet appearance in From Russia With Love (1963), Goldfinger (1964), You Only Live Twice (1967) and Diamonds Are Forever (1971). Year of Production: 1960's.
Case Diameter: 33mm, not counting crown. Crown: Winds and sets the time smoothly.
Strap Material: Genuine black leather. Strap Specifications: New generic strap will fit a wrist up to 7.5. Dial Condition: Original signed clean dial.
Winding Mechanism: Original calibre 510 swiss manual wind 17 jewel movement runs strong and accurate service history unknown. Crystal: Acrylic crystal has some fine hairline scratches that are difficult to see with the naked eye which can be buffed out. Bezel: Because the bezel does not cover much of the dial, the watch plays larger on the wrist than 33mm. Box/Papers: No original box or papers. Overall Condition: mint condition signed clean white dial signed swiss manual wind movement runs strong and accurate crown winds and sets smoothly acrylic crystal has some fine hairline scratches that are difficult to see with the naked eye which can be buffed out no gold wearing off anywhere no damage all of our watches have been tested and serviced if needed stunning.
This is a vintage used watch. It has lived a life before you, so you should not expect it to be new and flawless. If you want a piece of history in the form of a nice vintage piece, or possibly a dated inscription on the case back, then this may be right for you. Because most vintage watches being offered are between 30-70 years old, small imperfections, scratches, and wear are to be expected. Water resistance is not guaranteed on vintage or pre-owned watches unless otherwise stated in the listing.
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