Dietrich Gruen 18K Gold 16S Power Reserve Up Down 23j EXTRA Pocket Watch 48mm

Description

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ITEM DESCRIPTION:
In this listing it's our pleasure to present this Extremely Rare Dietrich Gruen 18K Solid Gold
Up/Down Wind Indicator (Power Reserve) Pocket Watch.
The Dietrich Gruen Up/Down Pocket Watch in all-original 18K Solid Gold Case with Enamel Dial is a Grail-status collectible known for its extreme rarity and superb fine craftsmanship.
It is believed that no more than 300pcs were made by Gruen Watch Co. and possibly much lesser, since this was one of their best watches with 23 jewel (large rubies), extremely fine finishing such as chamfering of the wolf-teeth winding wheels, and adjusted to all positions/temperatures thus given the 'EXTRA' designation.
The Dietrich Gruen Up/Down Indicator Watch is scarcer than the famous Gruen 50
th
Anniversary watch, and certainly on par in terms of craftsmanship and brand heritage.
Very few of the Dietrich Gruen Up/Down indicator were ever produced since it was intended to be one of Gruen Watch Co.’s statement pieces and only sold by custom orders.
It carried a hefty price tag of 0 in 1917 and it was presented as Dietrich Gruen’s last contribution to the watch industry in this Ultra-Fine Timepiece.
Before the 50
th
Anniversary model was conceived this Dietrich Gruen Up/Down Indicator Watch along with their Minute Repeater Watch were the priciest models of the Gruen brand lineup.
Condition-wise the watch is running but we cannot guarantee timekeeping accuracy or longevity as we don't know the service history.
The wind indicator hand works well but as with any antique mechanism it will need service if the next owner intends to put it into operation.
Cosmetically the enamel dial has hairlines below the 8-16 hours arc as well as several others near the upper section of the dial.
Please check the picture for more details.
There are three dents to the left side of the case band, the dustcover engraving is very clear indicating the case has not been excessively polished.
The movement is very clean with no rust.
Diameter is 48mm, total weight is 97.9 grams.
This is really one of the grail pocket watches you will only see come up for sale in a long time so don’t miss it!
PURCHASE TERMS:
PAYMENT
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SHIPPING
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International buyers accepted but please note that by default any item over 0USD will only be sent with
EMS
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RETURN
Return can be made if the item received significantly deviate from the lot description and must be made within 3 days after receiving item. Any doubts must be addressed during auction period. We will not accept returns based on arguments that comes after the bidding ends. In case a return is granted, buyer must return the item to me first before reimbursement is made. Reimbursement will not include shipping costs. Request for returns made on the basis of claiming items are NOT AS DESCRIBED will be subjected to a 15% restocking fee and no refund will be given to original shipping cost. Please note that we ALWAYS CLEARLY DESCRIBE our items and if it's our error then we will provide unconditional FULL REFUND.
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