Vintage deco 1930s 40s benrus ladies watch 14k gold filled. Antique benrus diamond quartz ladies watch collectors weekly. Amongst the official government issued military watches, the benrus dtu2ap was the first to. This large stake in hamiltons company allowed benrus to have a such a large voting share that it would be capable of appointing one director per year to a three year term on hamiltons board of directors. Get the best deals on benrus quartz battery modern pocket watches when you shop the largest online selection at. Preowned womens vintage benrus diamond and gold dress watch 14k white gold watch set with approximately 16 small diamonds on case and band, 14k white gold band with small diamonds, orignal and signed antique white dial with silver hands, original and signed crown, manualmind movement, 1940s model, excellent condition. S ggw1 pilots watch, produced by hamilton, marathon, and benrus between 1967 and 1986. Founded in 1921 by the lazarus brothers, benjamin, ralph, and oscar, the companys name is derived from a combination of ben and the rus of their last name, to form benrus. This impressive watch is a highly complicated timepiece and exudes vintage charm.
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The company began in new york by buying swiss and german made movements and assembling them in america in their connecticut factory. Benrus 44mm stainless steel, militaryinspired quartz h6. In the 1920s the company transitioned from watch repair to the manufacture of. Value of a benrus 18k pocket watch purchased in 1940s.
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The old benrus watch for sale can be purchased by giving us a call. The name benrus originates from the combination of benjamin lazaruss first and last name. Id like to have more data, such as model numbers and years. The return of benrus watch company kicks off with new heritage. By the late 1960s cheaper timex watches, and quartz movement watches in general, had taken over the watch market. Jul 14, 2011 benrus has been around since the 1920s, but didnt start manufacturing cases until about the 1930s. By mid1952 benrus had acquired 10% of hamilton stock. A rare benrus sky chief triple date, 3 register chronograph. Benrus quartz battery adult watches for sale shop with.
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Create search alert for vintage benrus watch value. Benrus has been around since the 1920s, but didnt start manufacturing cases until about the 1930s. It has a solid case back that denotes also for the opening of the watch through the crystal. Benrus watches that were manufactured in the 1940s were unique and exaggerated in design.
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Brass look finish, gold numerals, second hand, day, quartz, japan movement. As you can see from the posted photo, i have already removed the acrylic crystal and the outer ring with the minute indices. Apr 30, 2014 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Does this mean it is gold plated since the gold is. Benrus quartz battery modern pocket watches for sale ebay. Need help identifying an old benrus watch looks more like an fhf with the slightly curved balance cock. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian immigrant named benjamin lazrus. The h6 is another perennial piece of the benrus collection, and will forever define the value of our militaryinspired brand. This beautiful art deco style watch features a white face with gold tone numbers and hands. A brief guide to the iconic watches of the vietnam war 60clicks. These original models are still collected worldwide by our heroic veterans and all who treasure the historic meaning behind them. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian.
This is beautiful vintage goldtone benrus diamond quartz wristwatch. The company eventually filed for bankruptcy in 1977. The name of the watch was chosen to acknowledge one of the most important events in all of horology. From prized first possessions and gifts for loved ones, to serving our military, pilots in the sky and our divers under the sea, benrus reignites its storied history introducing new timepieces for the next generation. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading benrus watch repair company. When you acquire a benrus, turksaat or belforte watch, you can fill in your name into the books of the company. Mar 2, 2016 benrus watches, products and other images. Benrus was created in 1921 as a watch brand and registered in 1922. Fhf 344 fhf was a common source for later benrus calibers. These watches are lowmaintenance, making them perfect for anyone with an onthemove lifestyle.
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