Vintage Gruen 215-727 Veri-thin Ladies Mechanical Wristwatch 215 Steel & 10k GF Product Description Item: Wristwatch Brand: Gruen Model: Veri-thin Reference: 215-727 Movement: Mechanical Case Material: Steel & 10k GF Country: Swiss Gender: Ladies Caliber: 215 Size: 17mm Product Measurements Diameter: 17mm Lug Width: 10mm Lug to Lug: 26mm Thickness: 7 mm Product Condition Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age. Functions: Running, but may be in need of service. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed. Case: There are scratches on the case. Crystal: The crystal is chipped. Dial: The dial has light scratches on it. Band: The band is not original. About the brand: Founded in Ohio - Gruen was one of the largest American watch manufacturers for the greater part of the 20th century. In fact, shortly after their relocation to Cincinnati, Gruen became the number one selling watch brand in the US. Like many brands - their factory in Time Hill ceased production of wristwatches and produced contracted military watches for the US Military in WW2. After the war, the flood of Swiss import watches had a disastrous effect on Gruen, and the brand ultimately closed its doors in 1977. Today, their wonderful line of vintage watches such as the Airflight, and Curvex models are all that remains of this once great brand.