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Vintage Gruen Precision Manual Wind 17 Jewel Stainless Steel Wristwatch with Original Guildcraft Box - A vintage Gruen Precision mechanical wristwatch featuring a 17 jewel manual wind movement. The watch is housed in an all stainless steel case and is accompanied by its original brown textured Guildcraft presentation box with a green velvet-style interior. The dial has aged to a patinated charcoal to dark brown hue, often characterized as a tropical dial. It features applied Arabic numerals at the 3, 6, 9, and 12 positions with baton markers in between, and a white perimeter minute track with luminous dots. The dial is signed GRUEN PRECISION below 12 o'clock and 17 JEWELS above 6 o'clock, with SWISS MADE at the bottom. The case back is circular and engraved STAINLESS STEEL CASE — GRUEN PRECISION —. The timepiece is fitted with a vintage stainless steel expansion bracelet. Case diameter: approximately 34mm Box dimensions: 4.75 inches x 3.75 inches. The watch is in used vintage condition. The movement is reported by the owner to be in running condition, though timekeeping accuracy is untested. The acrylic crystal is heavily scratched and requires replacement. The stainless steel case shows significant surface scratching and an accumulation of grime, particularly around the lugs and crown. The dial exhibits noticeable patination and age-related discoloration. The presentation box remains structurally sound with light wear to the exterior finish and minor staining to the interior lid lining.