Benrus military wrist watch commemorative reissue 50th. Benrus back in business with showroom opening in new yorks. Sep 20, 2011 us wwii military wrist watch replicas posted in real or what hi, are there any good serviceable. Us wwii military wrist watch replicas posted in real or what hi, are there any good serviceable. These watches with their black dials, easytoread numerals, and. Buy benrus mens br024a infantry watch with brown leather band and other wrist watches at. Many of the original military contractors from ww2 participated in the worldwide 50th anniversary commemorations by reissuing products that they had made during the war. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs this is a beautiful vintage benrus sky chief chronograph with a silver three register chronograph, plastic crystal, and a bidirectional rotating bezel. Redtipped arrow hand points to outer date chapter from 1. Tockr chimed in and teamed up with caf for this great cause. Benrus supplied the military with millions of watches, through korea and vietnam, too. 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.
Benrus watch co was founded in nyc by the lazarus brothers. It features a military green canvas strap, stainlesssteel case, precision mechanical movement, and luminous dial and hands. As always swastika lovers are privileged and they have at their disposal at least three. Since its inception in 1921 benrus has upheld the same standard of making quality watches. Vintage benrus watch face for parts or repair 12 diameter 1 14h. If macarthur himself picked one up, hed recognize all this. Equipped with a large 43mm supersolid parkerised asymmetrical case, a. What about waltham, hamilton, bulova or eglin replicas. Benrus has been around since the 1920s, but didnt start manufacturing cases until about the 1930s. Apr 30, 2014 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. My hearing is not all that good so i cant hear the ticking of my other mechanical watches held up to my ear. 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. Vintage benrus automatic bumper wrist watch three 3 star, 50s works for parts.
According to their add it has a swiss movement, but doesnt specify which one. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian immigrant named benjamin lazrus. Wwii military commemorative watch washington dc gift shop. Even though they sold it as a wwii reissue in 1994, its stamped as a milw46374 though. The old benrus watch for sale can be purchased by giving us a call. Benrus types i and ii wound for lifewound for life. Curated by our friends at analogshift the story true military watches exude a kind of toughness thats hard to replicate. We have a brand new in the box benruss ww2 commemorative 50th anniversary of dday wrist watch with is an exact copy of the u. Benrus mens celebrated calendar watch with 31 day red arrow. These watches had to be stealthy, legible, and durable. Total watch repair is the fastest, easiest and most convenient way to repair your benrus watch. Benrus gold plated band wristwatches for sale ebay. This place is the headquarters for stylized vintage timepieces from wwii to. Military watch, a limited edition re issue of the original.
Get the best deals on benrus military wristwatches when you shop the. Inspired by its iconic timepieces from the past, benrus looks forward to the. During the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Goldplated bands are resistant to corrosion, so these benrus watches will look like new for seasons to come.
Even though they sold it as a wwii reissue in 1994, its stamped as a milw46374 though obviously a civilian watch, not actually military issued. The watches out of the 1940s and 50s are considered some of their best. Benrus mens br024a infantry watch with brown leather band. From the actual original military contractor, the benrus limited edition wwii commemorative watch with swiss movement.
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. During world war ii, korea and viet nam, benrus watch company supplied millions of watches to the u. Collection of vintage watches including broadway, benrus, timex, conquest. Today, benrus now offers a fresh new line of vintage referenced watches that. Benrus is going back on the haute horlogerie way, after 30 years of silence.
See more ideas about benrus watch, watches and vintage watches. Us wwii military wrist watch replicas real or what. Original two tone silver subseconds dial with gold hour markers and matching gold hands. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Benrus typically purchased swiss and some germanmade watch parts and assembled the watches in both new york and waterbury. May 29, 2015 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. As far as historically american watch companies go, benrus is without a doubt one of the best known.
It comes with a vintage lizard watchband and has great looking art deco lugs. From a simple battery replacement to a complete restoration, our swisstrained watchmakers perform a wide range of repairs with precision. They have a fashionable style, which will add a trendy touch to any wardrobe. Up for your consideration is a brand new benrus ww2 50th anniversary commemorative military wrist watch reissue in the special edition box and zippered pouch. With these benrus goldplated band wristwatches, you can add a hint of refinement to your wardrobe. 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. Army general purpose milw46374 made by benrus during world war two.
Some assembly took place in usa but most in switzerlandthey owned a factory in chauxdefonds. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Benrus limited edition wwii replica commemorative watch. These watches became the constant and reliable companion to the american soldiers, sailors and airmen. This collectible old benrus watch for sale is in excellent condition. Reissued for the 50th anniversary of dday, this watch by benrus was worn by millions of us servicemen. From the actual original military contractor, the benrus limited edition wwii replica commemorative watch with swiss movement. American brands include waltham, lord elgin, bulova, benrus, illinois, and gruen to download images click on the image then save as the full size version. By 1951, a new exuberance was in the air, world war ii ended on. This benrus type ii class a is a monster of a watch, and for good reason. Conceived in 1921 in new york city, benrus was named after one of the three founding brothers, benjamin lazarus. Inexpensive swiss parts after world war ii contributed to the success of the company. Antique benrus diamond quartz ladies watch collectors weekly.
Going by the pics im nearly 100% certain this is nos, as advertised. This vintage old timex watch for sale is authentic and not a reproduction. A hack feature stops the second hand when the crown is pulled. I recently bought a benrus ww2 commemorative 50th anniversary of dday wrist watch. Show off your rugged side with a benrus military watch. 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. Our highly trained maintenance experts will be able to resolve most issues in a timely fashion. The wwii years were a period of gigantic growth for benrus.
Benrus mens celebrated calendar watch with 31 day red. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii. Date can be quickset by pushing on the crown to advance the date hand. Benrus goldplated shock absorber watch w date leather band gift for him. Wristwatches, however, were growing in popularity, and the. Benrus would continue to produce watches under contract with the u. From time to time short runs of the benrus wwii era replica watches are available, but is it all. Wwii period mens benrus collection military wristwatch. Benrus was created in 1921 as a watch brand and registered in 1922. 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. Reissued, this watch is similar to the benrus was worn by millions of us servicemen.
Hitting the auction block this weekend is steve mcqueens 1967 ferrari 275 gtb4. Ive just bought a benrus commemorative 50th anniversary of dday military watch reissue thats a mouthful. Unfollow benrus military to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii, military specification milw50717. Benrus, a brand that can trace its history back to a new york watch. Their first nyc headquarters were in the hippodrome building. During ww2, korea, and viet nam, the benrus watch company supplied.
Commemorative air forces plan is to finish the plane by then. This watch has been sitting in a box for about 20 years. Their slogan was the official watch of famous airlines. 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.
This is my benrus wwii dday commemorative military watch i bought as newold stock a few months ago it was in mint condition with all the boxes and paperwork. Today, benrus now offers a fresh new line of vintage referenced watches that are militaryinspired and quite affordable. Most us companies including watch companies were brought into the war effort to produce items for military use. Our wide selection is eligible for free shipping and free returns. Many have been preserved as heirlooms, passed on from father to son. Contrary to popular belief, benrus, like many other watch manufacturers of the time, manufactured watches for wwii servicemen.
Benrus militaryinspired watches the benrus name has a rich history of watch making, particularly during the period during and after wwii. Jan 02, 2017 as far as historically american watch companies go, benrus is without a doubt one of the best known. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading benrus watch repair company. Tockr dday c47 a piece of literal aviation history. 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. Benrus was headquartered in the new york city borough of manhattan and had an additional assembly factory in waterbury, connecticut.
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