Benrus gear bottle cap case antique swiss watch 1950s. 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. Benrus electronictechnipower wrist watch batteries. 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. During the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Two of its most famous models were the sky chief and the dialorama. This is a benrus type 1 that belongs to a friend of mine. These military watches tend to have stainless steel designs and are constructed with helpful 3hand analog displays, so you can keep track of the time down to the exact second. Benrus wwii military watch reissue is this the same benrus that the smithsonian institute has reissued as a commemorative military watch for the 50th anniversary of dday. Post by collector im looking for information on the type and or voltage of battery used in benrus electronic. Solid stainless steel case is approximately 34mm excluding the original signed crown strap.
Benrus watches all prices for benrus watches on chrono24. There are actually 2 versions of the sky chief, this model with the famed valjoux cal 72 movement and the other model using the valjoux 71 movement. Vintage 14k gold benrus ladies wrist watch up for auction is a beautiful gold vintage benrus 14k wristwatch in working condition. Get the best deals on benrus watch parts when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Vtg mens benrus selfwinding swiss 17 jewels good tone watch wristwatch. Benrus 5 model q benrus 5 14 model w benrus 5 12 model ae benrus 5 34 model bc benrus 5 34 model bl benrus 6 x 8 model ab benrus 6 x 8 model bm. By early 1953 benrus owned over 90,000 shares or 24% of hamiltons outstanding stock. Benrus electronictechnipower circa 1960s 70s wrist watches. The model 1819 is an information telephone that is suited for applications that require only a single phone number to be called. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian immigrant named benjamin lazrus. Rare benrus aquatropical special 15 jewels model bb2 watch. Several companies produced these watches, including hamilton and of course benrus. A modernized version of the highly collectible 1940s wartime model, the original sky chief was the official watch for pilots of major u.
According to their add it has a swiss movement, but doesnt specify which one. The case of the benrus type ii class a is what is known as a monocoque case, rather than the more commonly known monobloc case. This particular model the dtu2ap milw3818b began production in the early 1960s, through the vietnam war and beyond. With popular designs, these benrus watches are great if youre looking for a trendy style. Show off your rugged side with a benrus military watch. Apr 30, 2014 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. During the 1940s, benrus would sell itself as the official watch of famous airlines. Benrus fake mki mkii 50717 dive watch goldsmithwatchworks tm. In the 1920s the company transitioned from watch repair to the manufacture of. The shockabsorber was introduce by benrus at the end of 30s. There is little doubt that the benrus sky chief has garnered considerable attention among collectors over the years.
The time piece of the watch is marked seventeen, 17 jewels, swiss, benrus watch co. This benrus type ii class a is a monster of a watch, and for good reason. Advertised as the official watch of famous airlines, the benrus sky chief was specially made for pilots and offered minute markers different than on any other chronograph from that era. Miniature womens hand winding benrus 15j pendant or wrist watch model ay 2. Impressive in their simplicity, they have a traditional appearance for a perfect wardrobe staple.
Military grade is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days, but sometimes the phrase gains extra meaning when you know the story behind. Vintage sony cube radio, 6transistors, model tr1819. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Benrus historic nyc location pictured above has announced its plan to release limitededition vintage reissue models later this year as part of. The benrus ar model movements is similar font fontainemelon 175 according bestfit manual and ar15 is 17 jewels. Take out the spam in email address to reply back channel. Benrus is going back on the haute horlogerie way, after 30 years of silence. This vintage old timex watch for sale is authentic and not a reproduction. Monocoque refers to the construction of the case as a sort of chalice holding the dial, while the bezel envelops the domed crystal, ultimately allowing this watch to gain its depth rating of 1,200 feet. Since its inception in 1921 benrus has upheld the same standard of making quality watches. Benrus citation have a couple questions about a watch i found and would like to restore i just found a benrus citation watch in my house, and i think it either belonged to my father or grandfather but unfortunately i dont know its history. Visitors needing assistance simply press the call button to establish communication with the management office, security office or to any phone number including long distance numbers of your choice. Milw50717, a stainless steel military centre seconds wristwatch, no. The benrus sky chief chronograph first found favour with pilots and it is that relationship with aviation that spawned its popularity in the 1990s.
It comes with a vintage lizard watchband and has great looking art deco lugs. Benrus model bn1 wind up watch 15 jewels gf band and frame swiss. Discover a large selection of benrus watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Selfwinding automatic movement with center sweepingseconds hand and nonquickset date at 6 oclock. Mens benrus endurable model ba watch liveauctioneers. Benrus 1950s gold plated mens vintage manual watch dec 14. Hi senorcovert, also i have sent you a answer email. The face of the watch is marked benrus at the 12 position and swiss at the 6 position. Mens benrus pocket watch with eagle in flight on the front. Vintage 14 k white gold benrus ladies watch serviced new band. Benrus sky chief vintage chronograph used and vintage. This is a watch produced by benrus for the us government, to be issued to the military during the war in vietnam. Mar 2, 2016 benrus watches, products and other images. Different benrus solution for shockproof you can find.
If macarthur himself picked one up, hed recognize all this. The styling of the h6 is based off of a modified version of the original benrus type 1 models used by the cia and navy seals during vietnam. Swiss made 17 jewel benrus model bb4 manual wind movement dimensions. This watch conforms to the requirements of milw3818b that came out in 1964. During the 1940s, benrus would sell itself as the official watch of famous. Benrus was created in 1921 as a watch brand and registered in 1922. The return of benrus watch company kicks off with new heritage. It is one of the earliest model i have encountered to date as it is marked december of 1972. Get the best deals on benrus when you shop the largest online. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. This watch does keep time accurately and is in great condition. This particular example dates from september 1964, making it a particularly early example of this model s nearly twodecade run. The old benrus watch for sale can be purchased by giving us a call.
Brass look finish, gold numerals, second hand, day, quartz, japan movement. There is a small sub dial on the black porcelain face with diamond chips at the 3,9 and 12 position. There are actually 2 versions of the sky chief, this model with the famed valjoux cal 72 movement and the other model using the valjoux 71. This collectible old benrus watch for sale is in excellent condition. Benrus a pair of rare and historically important stainless steel. This particular example dates from september 1964, making it a particularly early example of this models nearly twodecade run. Unfollow benrus watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The other company that came out with watches that conforms to that specification is bulova.
In the 1920s the company transitioned from watch repair to. Equipped with a large 43mm supersolid parkerised asymmetrical case, a highly legible dial an. We accept visa, mastercard, discover, and american express payment via paypal, money orders and checks. Combining sturdy construction and a respectable history of use by american service members, this benrus gi watch is a true testament to the versatility and timeless appeal of proper military timepieces. By mid1952 benrus had acquired 10% of hamilton stock. 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. Vintage sony cube radio, 6transistors, model tr 1819, this cube is not for squares, made in japan, circa late 1960s 9804070115. Timeless and versatile, black face wristwatches are effortlessly iconic signature timepieces. In the 70s, the american forces gave benrus a specification milw50717 outlining their needs for a diving watch and what you see here is the result.
Im looking for information on the type and or voltage of battery used in benrus electronictechnipower circa 1960s 70s wrist watches. Benrus 5 model q benrus 5 14 model w benrus 5 12 model ae benrus 5 34 model bc benrus 5 34 model bl benrus 6 x 8 model ab benrus 6 x 8 model bm benrus 6 x 8 model ai benrus 6 x 8 model ag benrus 6 34 x 7 model af benrus 6 34 x 7 model af center second benrus 6 34 x 7 34 model az. Founded in new york city in 1921 by three brothers oscar d. A vintage working 17 jewel benrus mens wrist watch model dm21 with a speidel twistoflex band. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii, military specification milw50717. See more ideas about benrus watch, watches and vintage watches. The name benrus was a combination of benjamin lazrus first and last names. Benrus made a wide variety of mechanical, selfwinding, and digital watches. Benrus developed the sports aviation watch model promoted by babe ruth. Solid stainless steel case is approximately 34mm excluding the original signed crown. The name of the watch was chosen to acknowledge one of the most important events in all of horology. Available watch shapes for benrus mens wristwatches. Vintage mens benrus dummy or sample automatic wrist watch lot 3.
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