Gruen Precision Autowind N580SS A traditional American brand, Swiss watchmaking craftsmanship, and the timeless elegance of the 1960s Gruen’s history dates back to 1874, when Dietrich Gruen founded his company in the U.S. For many decades, Gruen was one of the best-known American watch brands, combining sophisticated design with high-quality Swiss movements. The Precision models represented the pinnacle of the lineup and stood for exceptionally high standards of quality and precision. The Gruen Precision Autowind N580SS offered here dates from the early 1960s and embodies the understated elegance of that era. The delicate silver sunburst dial harmonizes perfectly with the stainless steel case and the faceted applied hour markers. The slender Dauphine hands with luminescent coating, along with the watch’s balanced proportions, give it a classic yet modern appeal that has lost none of its charm to this day. The Gruen brand gained particular attention through its appearance in film history: In the first James Bond film, “Dr. No” (1962), Sean Connery wore a Gruen Precision on his wrist—even before other watch brands became inextricably linked to the secret agent. Inside, a reliable Swiss automatic movement keeps time, reflecting contemporary expectations for comfort and everyday practicality. The N580SS model impressively demonstrates why Gruen watches are prized by collectors today: classic design, high-quality craftsmanship, and a fascinating transatlantic history. Technical Specifications Brand, Model: Gruen Precision Autowind (USA/CH) Reference: N580SS (Sweeping Second) Year of manufacture: ca. 1960 Case material: Metal, chrome-plated Dial: Cream-white/silver, sunburst finish, silver arrow indices and Dauphine hands with green luminescent material, central seconds hand Dimensions: d: 34 mm (excluding crown), l-t-l: 41 mm, h including glass: 12 mm Lug width: 18 mm Movement: Gruen Cal. N580SS (based on Felsa 4000N), 17 jewels, 18,000 bph Condition Description Overall condition: A very impressive piece of contemporary history in very good condition for its age. Case: Chrome-plated metal case with visible, age-related signs of wear. Appears significantly larger on the wrist than its diameter would suggest, due to the long, slender lugs, so-called “dog leg lugs.” Dial: Very good original condition, with light, even patina; high visual impact due to the sunburst finish and silver hour markers. Crystal: Very good, only a few micro-scratches Case back: Stainless steel, screw-down, with engravings in very good condition. Unpolished condition; shows age-related wear and scratches from opening. Crown: Chrome-plated crown, visually matching, barely worn. Movement condition: Recently serviced in June 2026 Strap: New leather strap with pin buckle.