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Abbady Watch Archive

Gruen

Dietrich Gruen built one of America’s major watch companies by combining American organization and design with Swiss movement production.

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Gruen photographs

Gruen archive photograph
Vintage Gruen Precision wristwatch with a warm gold-tone dial, applied markers and central seconds hand.
Gruen archive photograph
Gruen Veri-Thin rectangular wristwatch in a decorated gold case with a small-seconds dial.
Gruen archive photograph
Gruen Veri-Thin Precision rectangular dress watch with a gold-tone case and black leather strap.
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Origins and period

Cincinnati, Ohio, with Swiss production
Founded in the late nineteenth century

Historical overview

Gruen in watchmaking

Dietrich Gruen built one of America’s major watch companies by combining American organization and design with Swiss movement production.

Archive information

Known for

Curvex curved movements, VeriThin watches, dress watches, and transatlantic manufacturing.

Historical development

Dietrich Gruen built one of America’s major watch companies by combining American organization and design with Swiss movement production.