Ladies benrus vintage watch in very good condition, works fine,good item and excellent price of 12. Gold band watches are stylish accessories that will accent any outfit. Benrus selfwiding 3 star automatic watch 1950s this watch has been sold to a lucky buyer. My loss can be your gain as it would cost you more than my asking price to find all the parts and pay for a service on top of that. Benrus mechanical automatic wristwatches for sale ebay. Click below to be notified when new items are posted at lower prices. Benrus is an american watchmaking and lifestyle company founded as a watch repair shop in new york city in 1921 by romanianamerican benjamin lazrus and his two brothers. Sold benrus wristalarm just serviced, with nos case.
For many, they encapsulate the essence of tool watch in their most elemental form if for no other reason than they were built to be issued to sailors, soldiers and airmen and brought into some of the harshest environments possible. Made in usa benrus 14 karat goldsupported by metal. Shop forand learn aboutvintage benrus wristwatches. The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously around the dial.
Get the best deals on benrus vintage wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Super compressor diving watches are a category unto themselves, and many of the best swiss brands sold their own variants of the distinctive dual crown watches that have. The name benrus was a combination of benjamin lazrus first and last names. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading benrus watch repair company. Founded in new york city in 1921 by three brothers oscar d. Benrus series3021 shock absorber mens wrist watch swiss.
I think these may date to the 50s, but i cant be sure. Gents vintage benrus 3 star series 7155 17 jewel self winding wristwatch runs 0 results. May 29, 2015 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Unfollow benrus watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Benrus goldplated shock absorber watch w date leather band. I did read some w the 700l series were 23 jewels, but i really dont know. Contact us if you have one to sell or if you require benrus self winding watch repair service.
Instructions for benrus advance nawcc message board. This is the civilian version of the benrus militaryissued watches of that time, and has a parkerized case, and is much harder to find than its militaryissued counterparts. To know more about benrus sky chief, visit sumally, a social network that gathers together all the wanted things in the world. During the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian immigrant named benjamin lazrus. Benrus types i and ii wound for lifewound for life. Benrus is an american watchmaking and lifestyle company founded as a watch repair shop in. A 14k benrus fancy double lug watch, with a benrus bb4, 17 jewel mechanical wind movement.
Does anyone know of an identification guide specific to benrus watches. More than thirty years after his death, everything the man touched remains cool with continue reading affordable vintage. Benrus vintage benrus 10k gold filled mechanical swiss made watch. Milw50717, a stainless steel military centre seconds wristwatch, no. 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. It is 7001 series and open thru chrystal which i have no idea how to do.
What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii. For sale is a vintage benrus series 7001, circa mid 60s. The second hands rotate in a sweeping motion, moving continuously around the. The bubble crystal is very clouded with abrasions but still plenty visible.
The original gold watch retirement gift from back in the day. Does this mean it is gold plated since the gold is. When it came to divers, they all sold the same damned watch. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii, military specification milw50717.
Vtg mens benrus wristwatch, series 3021, gold plate, runs. These watches had to be stealthy, legible, and durable. It is a hand winder and will come on a black crocograin speidel band. What does benrus have in common with jaegerlecoultre, longines, blancpain, universal geneve, bulova, and zenith. Dec 15, 2016 vintage benrus 7026 series 25jewels self winding watch w 18mm iw leather band. Discover a large selection of benrus watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Benrus watches all prices for benrus watches on chrono24. Choose a benrus mechanical movement watch for ultimate ease of use. Vintage benrus 3 star automatic stainless steel mens watch leather band patina. Benrus 3 star selfwinding automatic vintage watch model. To know more about benrus sky chief, visit sumally, a social network that. Case is stamped 14k gold, dial is textured cream color with arabic numerals and gold markers.
The angle that the balance wheel travelled between the first and third noise is called the lift angle. Beige band wristwatches will add a hint of elegance to any look. My father has asked me to research a benrus watch he recently acquired. They have a sophisticated appearance for a refined and dynamic accent piece. This is a great watch in fantastic condition and is all original, with box. Unfollow vintage benrus ladies watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Schilds caliber inside that was just serviced by one of our professional watchmakers members.
Discussion in wrist watches started by brennerpr, mar. Benrus jewels proof watch 74196 watchmaker movement shock wristwatch 21 repair 29% similar i thank you for looking and hope that i can provide you with a pleasant shopping experience. While this is a great resource it doesnt have a lot of information on benrus wrist watches. Since its inception in 1921 benrus has upheld the same standard of making quality watches. Benrus bnw25410w two are larger and contact the back to provide an electrical connection to the chime. Id like to have more data, such as model numbers and years. In the 1920s the company transitioned from watch repair to the manufacture of. The lift angle is a geometric feature of a movement. Create search alert for vintage benrus watch value. Vintage 1960s benrus series 7001, all original with. Vintage 14k gold with diamonds ladies benrus watch wristwatch running condition. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The only reference i have is the annual complete price guide to watches. Its a benrus 3061, as was worn by steve mcqueen in the movie bullitt heres a great article from wornandwound about the watch.
Vintage benrus 7026 series 25jewels self winding watch w 18mm iw leather band. Benrus is going back on the haute horlogerie way, after 30 years of silence. Benrus sky chief vintage chronograph swiss this is a beautiful vintage benrus sky chief chronograph with a silver three register chronograph, plastic crystal, and a bidirectional rotating bezel. With popular designs, they are great if youre looking for a versatile style. The number of coil turns required to run your watch will be given when you will complete your warranty certificate online trought our website. The rose tinted gold plated case and dial are nos parts and it shows. The return of benrus watch company kicks off with new heritage. Round watches have a traditional style, which will. Very rare vintage american benrus mens automatic watch. Make offer vintage 14k gold with diamonds ladies benrus watch wristwatch running condition. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Vintage benrus 7026 series 25jewels self winding watch w.
The 1081 is as old as 1950, but the bh251 is probably substantially older. We fell in love with this benrus because of the date window at 6 oclock, but who doesnt love a crisp and honest stainless steel case. Ps i am unsure about how many jewels this watch is. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian. There are four springs in the benrus advance watch. To activate a watch, both manual than automatic, you have to remount it manually before wearing. Our highly trained maintenance experts will be able to resolve most issues in a timely fashion. The two small springs are not attached, and as such are easily lost. Benrus 3 star series 7001 1960s automatic 34mm diamond dial. New old stock nos vintage 1116 twiston brand brown genuine leather strap with matching goldtone tang buckle. As part of its initial set of watch releases, benrus will be introducing its heritage collection, which includes three new vintageinspired series. Benrus type ii series b vintage military watches are one of the most interesting subsets of timepiece collecting.
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