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Watch or Accessory Review : Gruen GR8507


Ricky Lee

May 25, 2011 05:56PM
Registered: April 2005
Posts: 13,412 (2012-05)

Another from Marc, this is a product of the modern M.Z. Berger version of .

Gruen model GR8507

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This is my second "Gruen-by-MZ-Berger", actually, as I also own a modern Curvex. Like the Curvex, this watch is heavily informed by classic vintage Gruen styling. Mind you, it's quite large by vintage standards, at 38mm X 43.5mm X 7.5mm thick, with 19mm lugs. It's a base metal bezel with SS caseback..

Gruen model GR8507

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..and my example shows a little bit of pitting around the periphery of the movement well. Nothing serious and, remember, The Camera Is Merciless. Wink While this doesn't bode well for the long-term durability, of course it's to be expected with base metal. One nice touch, there was no need to guess about the movement in this one. Smile Yup, an SII VX07E, which took right off upon installation of a fresh 364 cell. Thumbs up!

Also visible in this view, note the "semi-hooded" lugs. Quite an unusual feature, one that I've only seen on a couple of other watches.


Gruen model GR8507

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Alas, no HWS, since the OEM strap is a mile away from fitting me. I wore it on a black 1-piece 18mm nylon MilStrap today, but I do recognize that this one demands leather. Black, I think, and perhaps croc-grain to mimic the OEM fitment. We'll see.

All in all I'm really diggin' this one! The dial is exquisitely detailed, much nicer that my mediocre photos show. Likewise the hands are great, and the case is quite decent, base metal or no. It's one of the very few quartz small-seconds I own, and I find the dead-accurate grab-n-go quartz convenience combined with classic vintage styling to be irresistible. Another keeper, I swan! WIS Honeymoon

Thank you! Bro. Marc, I'll wear it with pride and respect. Your father certainly had Good Taste when it comes to watches.. which explains something about you yourself, perhaps. Wink

Cheers!

-Ricky


"A man, like a watch, is to be valued for his manner of going." - William Penn

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Ricky Lee 870 May 25, 2011 05:56PM

Congrats Ricky. A round of Clapping! for Marc. (n/t)

Mark C. 130 May 26, 2011 08:26AM

Bravo to Marc ! Bravo to Ricky !Thumbs up! (n/t)

IF 80 May 26, 2011 02:00AM

Thanks Ricky Thumbs Up Great looking Gruen Thumbs Up (n/t)

Reto 72 May 26, 2011 12:15AM

Pretty watch. Lovely dial and sub dial Thumbs Up (n/t)

JP 74 May 25, 2011 10:50PM

Good review Smile (n/t)

Adam in NYC 68 May 25, 2011 09:16PM

Nice job, RL! Clapping! (n/t)

MCV 85 May 25, 2011 06:17PM

Blushing
Thank you! Bro. Marc!

Ricky Lee 83 May 25, 2011 09:10PM

Looks great! Thanks for the review Thumbs up! (n/t)

Need_Omega 68 May 25, 2011 06:12PM

Love the different textures in the dial.....reminds me a little bit of th Bernhardt officers watch..! (n/t)

dano0 75 May 25, 2011 06:04PM


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