Potpourri

November, 1989

Taking the curvexAccording to the Gruen Marketing Corporation, the Gruen Curvex was "the watch of the Thirties," curved to fit the wrist and a favorite of "veteran pilots, sea captains and explorers all over the world." Now it's back in the form of an 18-kt.-rose-gold-plated case fitted with a modern quartz movement. There's also a separate sweep second hand and a classic and classy leather strap. The Curvex costs $195 and can be ordered from S. A. Peck, 55 East Washington, C...