Clocks, Watches/gruen very-thin

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I have a mans gruen very-thin. I'm wondering its possible age, and is it a collectable? It is not gold or precious metal but it still works. thanks

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Frederick,

You will not be able to get a precise age but if you bring it to a jeweler, he might be able to tell you what decade it is from.

Gruen watches are collectible.  It is a smaller niche than other brands but to the right person, it will have collectible value.

To get an idea of the value, look at Cooksey Shugart's book, "The Complete Guide to Watch Prices".

Kind regards,

Melvin

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Melvin Mills

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I can answer questions regarding the repair of quartz watches and antique American pocket watches. I cannot give appraisals. My expertise is in watches, not clocks.

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I am trained to repair quartz and mechanical watches, both modern and antique. My business focus is on quartz watches and antique pocket watches. I have been in this field for almost 5 years.

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I belong to the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors (NAWCC).

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I am a Certified Master Horologist from the National Institute of Horology.

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