Vintage Gruen 422 SS- 106 Airflight Men's Mechanical Wristwatch 422 R SS SteelProduct DescriptionItem: WristwatchBrand: GruenModel: AirflightReference: 422 SS- 106Movement: MechanicalCase Material: SteelCountry: SwissGender: Men'sCaliber: 422 R SSSize: 35mmAbout 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.Product MeasurementsDiameter: 35mmLug Width: 18mmTip to Tip of Lugs: 42mmThickness: 10mmProduct ConditionFair, overall condition for its age. Running, but it will need serviced. This means, it can run unreliably, start or stop and timekeeping is not guaranteed. There are scratches on the case. There are scratches on the crystal. The dial has scratches and discoloration. The hands have some fading. The band is not original.
