Another from Marc, this is a product of the modern M.Z. Berger version of 
.
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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..
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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. 
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. 
Yup, an SII VX07E, which took right off upon installation of a fresh 364 cell. 
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.
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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! 
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.
-Ricky
"A man, like a watch, is to be valued for his manner of going." - William Penn
Messages In This Thread
 : Gruen GR8507
  
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Ricky Lee |
870 |
May 25, 2011 05:56PM |
Congrats Ricky. A round of  for Marc. (n/t)
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Mark C. |
130 |
May 26, 2011 08:26AM |
Bravo to Marc ! Bravo to Ricky ! (n/t)
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IF |
80 |
May 26, 2011 02:00AM |
Thanks Ricky Great looking Gruen (n/t)
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Reto |
72 |
May 26, 2011 12:15AM |
Pretty watch. Lovely dial and sub dial (n/t)
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JP |
74 |
May 25, 2011 10:50PM |
Good review (n/t)
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Adam in NYC |
68 |
May 25, 2011 09:16PM |
Nice job, RL! (n/t)
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MCV |
85 |
May 25, 2011 06:17PM |
Bro. Marc!
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Ricky Lee |
83 |
May 25, 2011 09:10PM |
Looks great! Thanks for the review (n/t)
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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)
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dano0 |
75 |
May 25, 2011 06:04PM |
