This 1947 Gruen Autowind is a German-made automatic dress watch housing a 25-jewel movement and a distinctly weathered dial that tells its own story. Once a sleek and refined piece, time and moisture have etched character into its face—creating a one-of-a-kind patina across the surface.
Couldn't load pickup availability
Sizing
Case: 33.5mm
Dial: 30.5mm
Lug-to-Lug: 40mm
Thickness: 10.75mm
Strap: 19.1cm
Strap Style: Leather Pin Buckle
Timekeeping
Watch Type: Automatic Mechanical
Watch Movement: 570 SS
Watch Complications:
None
Movement Caliber: Automatic Mechanical
Watch Lume: None
Watch Night Light: None
Color & Finishing
Case: Silver
Dial: Tan
Strap: Green
Research & Restoration
Caseback Style: Snapback
Restoration Thoughts / Notes:
Licensed German Manufacturing: Though Gruen was an American brand, this example was cased and assembled in Germany—a reflection of post-war partnerships and cost efficiencies in European watchmaking during the 1950s.
Caliber 570 SS Movement: The automatic movement features a 25-jewel count and a bi-directional rotor marked with “UNADJUSTED,” signaling that it was likely built for export and cost-optimized without sacrificing performance.
Organic Dial Degradation: The dial’s unique cracked and marbled patina likely resulted from moisture infiltration over decades—transforming damage into aesthetic rarity. It’s a real-world study in how materials, environment, and time create watch art.
