How to Set the Day & Date on a Gruen Watch

Wind the watch before putting it on to prevent damage to the crown.

Founded in 1894, the Gruen Watch Company was once known as one of the biggest manufacturers of watches in the United States. Gruen was known for the VeriThing and Baguette watches as well as the Curvex, the most famous of Gruen watches. The company, which was based in Cincinnati, Ohio, closed in 1958, but vintage Gruen watches can still be found. New models of Gruen watches are produced by MZ Berger.

Things You'll Need

• Watch

Instructions

1. Pull out the crown of the watch, and turn it clockwise to advance the hands until the day appears. The crown is the button on the side of the watch used to adjust the time or date.

2. Push in the crown slightly and turn the hands counter clockwise to 9 or 10 p.m. This will move the day back one day. The date will stay the same.

3. Turn both hands to midnight. This will advance both the day and date. Repeat the process until both the day and date are correct.

4. Move the hands forward to reach the correct time using the crown. Be aware of AM or PM when setting the time. Push the crown in when finished.

5. Wind the watch daily, if a mechanical watch. This will allow it to run at its optimal performance.

Tips & Warnings

• If the watch is not water-resistant, avoid water while wearing the watch.

• Have the watch maintained regularly to protect seals, which can crack as the watch gets older.

• Watches should be cleaned and oiled every two to seven years.

• Do not wind an older, vintage watch without knowing its service history. Doing so, could damage the watch.

References

• Gruen History: 1867
• Gruen History: 1929
• Oriental Watch: Mechanical Watch Care