new watch - Gruen Quadron

[JakeK]

I’m really excited by this pickup.

It’s a 1930 Gruen Quadron cal. 157, 15 jewels, blued hands, and white gold filled case.

The quadron movement is historical in that it was the first rectangular-shaped movement to fit a rectangle case. Shortly after they made this movement Gruen would go on to partner with Rolex creating the Horologies d’Excellence Fabriques des Montres Rolex & Gruen Guild S.A. to jointly innovate.

Gruen would later produce the very first Bond watch, the Precision 510.

Last, Gruen was founded in my home state of Ohio in 1874 and was even headquartered in my hometown, Cincinnati.

[GB-man]

That’s a really cool looking piece. That font is great.

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by GB-man

That’s a really cool looking piece. That font is great.

Thanks! I too really like the font.

[L.K Johnson]

Cool piece! Quite the wrist presence!

[jatco]

Awesome piece.. great look and iconic in the day.
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" Gruen would later produce the very first Bond watch, the Precision 510."
..And I have a Gruen of the same. Love it and wear it on and off. .

[JakeK]

Thanks everyone. I wanted a rectangular watch, but didn’t want to spend more than a couple hundred dollars max. Reverso was out. Didn’t want a modern interpretation of a historical design so I looked at vintage Hamilton, Elgin, Illinois, Bulova and Gruen. Lots of great vintage to be had for a bargain.

[scarlet knight]

Very nice!

[Justindo]

That is a great looking watch! Congratulations!

[JakeK]

Shot of the movement. Cool to see the inscription for 4 adjustments.

[jatco]

Originally Posted by JakeK

Shot of the movement. Cool to see the inscription for 4 adjustments.

Cool.. and 15 jewels is unusual.. tho perhaps not, for that era.

[brandrea]

Very cool Jake, I dig it

[JakeK]

Originally Posted by jatco

Cool.. and 15 jewels is unusual.. tho perhaps not, for that era.

Originally Posted by brandrea

Very cool Jake, I dig it

From what i have read, 15 and 17 jewel movements were common. They represented the upper end. With many basic movements having 7 or 9 jewels. Don't quote me on that though :)

Thanks Brian. The silver lining of the Rolex issue is that I'm discovering so many more brands across time, old and new. I'm really digging vintage now.