1940s Curvex Precision Scalloped

A peculiar 1940s Gruen Curvex Precision that reveals its most interesting detail from the side. While relatively traditional from the front, the dramatically curved case features a scalloped profile beneath the peaked crystal, giving the watch an unexpectedly sculptural appearance.

The 10k gold-filled case follows the curve of the wrist and frames a restored silvered dial with raised golden Arabic numerals, dauphine hands, subsidiary seconds and an outer black minute track. The pronounced curvature is characteristic of the Curvex design and makes the elongated 43mm case particularly comfortable on the wrist.

Powered by the 17-jewel Gruen caliber 370 manual-wind movement and paired with a black calf leather strap. A charming Curvex whose unusual case architecture becomes much more apparent when viewed in profile.