This is a lovely Gruen Precision Autowind “bumper” from the early 1950’s. For those not familiar with the bumper movements, they were an early form of automatic system using a rotor that bumped off of springs giving a 1/4 wind for every rotation. The sound they make while in motion is a charming ping-pong sound akin to Baoding balls.
     

ABOUT THIS WATCH:

MANUFACTURER: Gruen Watch Co.

MODEL: Precision Autowind

REFERENCE: N/A

SERIAL: 10077B

YEAR: 1949-1950

DIAL: The dial is a light silver and shows a few light spots of patina but adds to the overall esthetic of the watch. Radium indices and hands show lovely patina and red second hand adds a pop of color. The lugs on this one are particularly long adding to the presence on the wrist.

CASE: Stainless Steel bubble back case with lovely personalized inscription on the back with date of 1950 33x43

MOVEMENT: Automatic bumper movement

BRACELET: Dark grey suede Watch Gecko strap with red stitch which picks up the red second hand accent.

ACCESSORIES: None. 

BOX/PAPERS: No.

WARRANTY: None. 

BANK WIRE PRICE: $199 shipped.