1950s Gruen Veri-Thin 10K Gold Precision Wristwatch

United States / Switzerland, ca. 1950s CE. A Gruen "Veri Thin" Precision wristwatch featuring a manual-wind mechanism with 17 jewels. The dial is washed with 5% silver, adding a subtle shine to the face, under the domed acrylic. The bezel and caseback are composed of 42% gold (equivalent to 10K gold), with the caseback stamped "Gruen 10K Gold Filled." A faint and rubbed number, possibly "0284884," can be found on the caseback. This classic timepiece exemplifies Gruen's elegant design from the mid-20th century. Size of case: 1" L x 0.9" W (2.5 cm x 2.3 cm); strap: 6.75" L x 0.7" W (17.1 cm x 1.8 cm); gold quality: 42% (equivalent to 10K)