Gruen Quartz Diamond Date Wristwatch
This is a contemporary Gruen men's dress watch featuring a polished silver-tone stainless steel or base metal case and a black leather strap. The watch has a round, deep black dial protected by a flat mineral crystal. The dial is accented with silver-tone Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, interspersed with small, faceted clear stones acting as indices at the other hours, labeled as 'diamond' on the dial face. A date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are silver-tone dauphine style, including a central sweep seconds hand. The dial is marked with 'GRUEN' at 12 o'clock and 'QUARTZ DIAMOND' at 6 o'clock. The watch appears to be in used condition; the leather strap shows significant creasing and wear from regular use, and there is visible surface scratching on the polished bezel and lugs. Based on the branding and movement type, this item likely dates between the 1990s and early 2000s, representating the era after Gruen was sold and shifted from high-end horology to mass-market affordable quartz production. The craftsmanship is standard for a budget-friendly department store timepiece, prioritising a dressy appearance over high-mechanical complexity.
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Estimated Value
$25 - $45
Basic Information
Category
Horology / Watches
Appraised On
March 10, 2026
Estimated Value
$25 - $45
Item Description
This is a contemporary Gruen men's dress watch featuring a polished silver-tone stainless steel or base metal case and a black leather strap. The watch has a round, deep black dial protected by a flat mineral crystal. The dial is accented with silver-tone Arabic numerals at the 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock positions, interspersed with small, faceted clear stones acting as indices at the other hours, labeled as 'diamond' on the dial face. A date aperture is located at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are silver-tone dauphine style, including a central sweep seconds hand. The dial is marked with 'GRUEN' at 12 o'clock and 'QUARTZ DIAMOND' at 6 o'clock. The watch appears to be in used condition; the leather strap shows significant creasing and wear from regular use, and there is visible surface scratching on the polished bezel and lugs. Based on the branding and movement type, this item likely dates between the 1990s and early 2000s, representating the era after Gruen was sold and shifted from high-end horology to mass-market affordable quartz production. The craftsmanship is standard for a budget-friendly department store timepiece, prioritising a dressy appearance over high-mechanical complexity.
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