Gruen Precision 510-299A

Gruen Precision Similar to James Bond's 007 - Dr. No (worn by Sean Connery)

Basic Info Listing code : QN6N73 Brand : Gruen Model : Precision Reference number : 510-299A Movement : Manual winding Case material : Gold-plated Bracelet material : Lizard skin Year of production : 1947 Condition : Used (Good) Scope of delivery : No original box, no original papers Gender : Men's watch/Unisex Location : United States of America, Alabama Price : 499 [Negotiable Availability : Item is in stock Caliber Movement : Manual winding Case Case material : Gold-plated Case diameter : 33.3 mm Dial : Gold Bracelet/strap Bracelet material : Lizard skin Bracelet color : Brown Lug width : 17 mm Clasp material : Gold/Steel Watch is as seen in pictures. It is a mid-century Gruen Precision dress watch, and it has a lot going for it. What you’re looking at • Brand: Gruen • Line: Gruen Precision (their higher-grade mechanical watches) • Era: Late 1940s to early 1960s is the sweet spot for this design • Movement: 510 Manual-wind Swiss Gruen movement (17 jewels is common in these) • Case: Gold-filled or gold-plated (not solid gold), typical for Gruen Precision models • Crystal: Acrylic (domed) Dial & design details This dial is the standout: • Champaigne dial with radial brushing — very classic mid-century • Applied faceted hour markers with a slight wedge/arrow shape • Applied metal “12” numeral — a really nice detail you don’t always see • Crosshair sub-seconds at 6 o’clock (small seconds = earlier dress style) • Dauphine-style hands, which fit the era perfectly The overall look is clean, balanced, and very “Mad Men” — exactly what Gruen did well. Strap The brown croc-pattern strap looks modern/replacement, not original, but it suits the watch well and doesn’t hurt value. Condition notes (from the photo) • Dial appears original and unrefinished (huge plus) • Light patina consistent with age • Case shows honest wear but nothing alarming • Hands and markers match nicely — no obvious mismatches