Affordable Vintage: 1974 Gruen Precision
Since yesterday was the 4th, we figured today would be a good day to briefly talk about an American brand that once was. A brand that, though one of the original American wristwatch companies, is not often talked about: Gruen. Unlike Hamilton, Bulova, Elgin, Waltham, etc�� they simply are not as popular or sought after. Gruen produced tons of watches in the 70+ years they were around, some of which are well known and renowned, such as the Curvex and Techni-Quadron models, but generally speaking they are not very collectable and information on specific models is sparse. A quick browse on Ebay and you will find that they rarely break $300, though on more curated vintage sites, such as watchestobuy, you will find some approaching $2,000.1940’s Gruen Curvex Bat Wing – image by watchestobuyThe history of the brand is very interesting and for a detailed look I recommend reading this thoroughly researched on-line book by Paul Schlisser. Mr. Schlisser breaks down the story of Gruen

Pics of visit to Le Brassus
Top marks to AP for treating me to an unbelievable experience visiting Museum & Manafacture simply breathtaking ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399121505.163799.jpgMuseum entrance ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399121555.993707.jpgA few pics inside the museum and restorationImageUploadedByTapatalk1399121682.915258.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1399121741.056413.jpgArchivesImageUploadedByTapatalk1399121906.865305.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1399121933.225470.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1399121954.139799.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1399121972.789674.jpgImageUploadedByTapatalk1399122003.168667.jpgAnother view of museum exterior ImageUploadedByTapatalk1399122207.611224.jpgRunning short of time post more pics later

INCOMING-New Breitling arriving today
Should be dropped of by FEDEX this afternoon.

Sunny Patek day
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What do you guys think of this aftermarket bracelet.
I always wanted a steel braclet for my Pam but I was not going to pay $3000+ only on a steel bracelet. So one day surfing the web I bought this aftermarket steel bracelet that fit perfectly for my Pam.I presonally think it looks great. Now what do you guys think.