BENRUS
"Official Watch of Famous Airlines"
In the early 1920's worldwide pocketwatch manufacture and sales were on the decline, it was then that three young brothers saw an opportunity to begin a wristwatch company, to produce moderately priced watches for the common-man, BENRUS. Benrus Watch Company, an American company, founded in New York City in 1921 by three brothers: Oscar, Benjamin and Ralph; Romanian immigrants. But it was until 1929 when the company has the first important Benrus watch, "Benrus Airman", from the beginnings of transport aviation. That same year, the success continued with Benrus Flyer in 1929 and Benrus Pilot in 1931.
Whit a very unique case and crystal, we are presenting today a very nice Benrus wristwatch from late 1940's. It is in good condition! A beautiful 70 years old precious timepiece in perfect working order. It is a manual wind watch caliber ETA 1220, 17 jewels movement, sub second hand, Swiss made.
It has a rectangle case and very unique fancy lugs design, all in 10K yellow gold filled. The case has minor scratching on the back edge and bezel. It has a fancy crystal shape in good condition. After 70 years, it still has the original dial with gold Arabic Numerals, dots and matching hands. It has some minor patina developing on the dial, but as you can see, it is in nice shape. The dial is signed with the Benrus name and Swiss as well.
This watch is coming with a Speidel flex bracelet in 10K yellow gold filled top and stainless steel bottom. Also, this watch is coming in a Benrus display box!
The watch is in good condition, it runs and keeps great time.
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.
Movement:
Benrus Watch Co. INC
Model BO 1
17 Jewels
Swiss Made
Unadjusted
Cal. ETA 1220
Cased Back Signed:
BENRUS
10K Gold Filled
672227
Measures (mm):
Case 21 x 25.5
Case Lug to Lug 36
Case Thickness 10.3
Lug Width 16
Band Width 15
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.
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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.
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