Very rare Gruen "Quadron" men's Art Deco design wristwatch in steel, circa 1935.

Quadrons are normally found in gold fill or solid gold... steel Quadron models are very rare and were likely produced in the mid-1930s. Only a handful are known to exist. This one has an excellent, unpolished steel case showing only very light wear and some light marks. Caseback is excellent and unengraved, and is marked "Gruen Guildite Base Metal."  Embossed dial has school colors added, most likely Ohio State, as this watch originated in Columbus, Ohio. I can also fit a regular luminous dial and hands in place of the current dial, for a modest extra charge. Case measures 38mm long and 22mm wide. Acrylic crystal is excellent. The watch is powered by its correct 15-jewel Gruen grade 157 Quadron manual wind movement, just serviced and running strong.

Price $850. SOLD