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: Gruen 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..
..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.
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
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/25/2011 11:59PM by Ricky Lee.
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