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JakeK · 1 February 2022, 12:40 PM

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 · 1 February 2022, 10:56 PM

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

JakeK · 2 February 2022, 02:41 AM

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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 · 2 February 2022, 03:23 AM

Cool piece! Quite the wrist presence!

jatco · 2 February 2022, 04:22 AM

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.

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JakeK · 2 February 2022, 10:04 AM

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 · 2 February 2022, 10:29 AM

Very nice!

Justindo · 2 February 2022, 01:49 PM

That is a great looking watch! Congratulations!

JakeK · 3 February 2022, 02:35 AM

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

jatco · 3 February 2022, 03:51 AM

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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 · 3 February 2022, 04:01 AM

Very cool Jake, I dig it

JakeK · 3 February 2022, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by jatco

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

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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.

1 February 2022, 12:40 PM	#1
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	new watch - Gruen Quadron 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. Attached Images

1 February 2022, 10:56 PM	#2
GB-man 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: USA Watch: addiction issues Posts: 37,355	That’s a really cool looking piece. That font is great. __________________

2 February 2022, 04:22 AM	#5
jatco 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Real Name: Thomas Location: YVR Watch: 116233/79190 Posts: 50,551	Awesome piece.. great look and iconic in the day. . " 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. . __________________ . ..- ' A Crown for every achievement '

3 February 2022, 02:35 AM	#9
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	Shot of the movement. Cool to see the inscription for 4 adjustments. Attached Images

2 February 2022, 03:23 AM	#4
L.K Johnson "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: / Posts: 1,741	Cool piece! Quite the wrist presence!

2 February 2022, 10:04 AM	#6
JakeK "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2019 Real Name: Jake Location: USA Watch: VCO Posts: 785	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.

2 February 2022, 10:29 AM	#7
scarlet knight "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: USA Watch: Good ones Posts: 8,468	Very nice!

2 February 2022, 01:49 PM	#8
Justindo "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: California Posts: 2,176	That is a great looking watch! Congratulations!

3 February 2022, 04:01 AM	#11
brandrea 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Brian (TBone) Location: canada Watch: es make me smile Posts: 78,097	Very cool Jake, I dig it

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