Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch with Original Stern Dial – 1920”s

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Step back in time with the exquisite Gruen Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Pocket Watch, a true masterpiece from the 1920s that embodies the elegance and innovation of its era. Crafted by the illustrious Gruen Watch Company, this pocket watch features a unique pentagonal case design, ensuring it remains upright in a waistcoat pocket for optimal accuracy. The manual winding movement, recently serviced by experts, showcases meticulous craftsmanship. The original Stern Freres dial is a sterling silver marvel, adorned with kiln-fired enamel printing, and complemented by blue steel moon hands inspired by 18th-century Breguet designs. The handcrafted case, embellished with intricate enamelling and hand-engraving, bears the enigmatic initials O F B or D F B. This rare and stylish timepiece is not just a collector’s item but a functional accessory that promises both timeless style and reliable punctuality. This stunning Art Deco Pocket Watch produced by the renowned Gruen Watch Company boasts a distinctive pentagonal case design. This clever design allows the watch to be positioned straight up in a waistcoat pocket, ensuring greater accuracy by remaining stationary. The manual winding movement is meticulously finished, and the watch has been recently serviced by our team. The original dial is an exceptional example of Stern Freres’ kiln-fired enamel printing in sterling silver, which was crafted for Gruen. The blue steel moon hands are inspired by Breguet’s designs from the 1700s. The case is handcrafted to include both enamelling and hand-engraving, and it appears to read either O F B or D F B. The combination of unique features makes this watch a rare gem that can be worn daily, guaranteeing both style and punctuality. Creator: Gruen Movement: Manual Wind Style: Art Deco Place of Origin: Switzerland Period: 1920-1929 Date of Manufacture: 1920”s Condition: Good