Gruen Ocean Chief in Steel

CIRCA: 1950s
REF.: 560 RSS 165
CASE MATERIAL: Stainless steel
CASE DIMENSIONS: 39 mm wide x 42 mm lug-to-lug
DIAL: Matte black with gilt-framed triangular luminous-filled hour markers
BRACELET MATERIAL: Charcoal gray leather
BRACELET SIZE: 6-1/8 to 7-1/8 inches
MOVEMENT: Automatic
FUNCTIONS: Time only
CALIBER: Gruen N 710 SS

Gruen’s Ocean Chief has become a sought after watch due to its expressive 1950s dial, magnificent case with lyre lugs, and “deep dish” concave bezel. Gruen shared this case with the first generation Breitling Superocean. The present example has developed beautiful matching patina throughout.