Lot 118
Gruen Fiftieth Anniverary Openface Pocket Watch
Lot 118 Details
Gruen Fiftieth Anniverary Openface Pocket Watch
circa 1924; #72 of 600 made; 10 size; 23 jewel (21 rubies and 2 diamonds) 12k rose gold engraved Extra Precision movement with 8 adjustments; in an 18k yellow and white gold five sided case
67.5 grams
monogrammed to the reverse
Estimate $3,500-$5,000
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In 1924 Gruen released an edition of 600 extravagant pocket watches to commemorate the 50 year anniversary of Dietrich Gruen’s 1874 pinion patent. The watches retailed for $500 and featured hand engraved 12k gold plates and bridges, 23 jewels including 2 diamond endcaps, and an individual number, one for each of the 600 months of Gruen’s production