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Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's

$700
£535.19
€616.43
CA$980.91
A$1,095.10
CHF 573.82
MX$13,405.09
NOK 7,287.46
SEK 6,871.15
DKK 4,600.46

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Silvered with Arabic Numerals ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Alligator, 16mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT Benrus Watch Company is an American Watch House founded by the Lazerus Brothers. Ben, one of the brothers was the first part of the name. They produced high quality watches, mostly made in Switzerland but with an American factory and offices as well. These watches are very dependable and easy to service and keep excellent time. The design is based on one of Cartier's earliest styles, called the Tortue because it is the shape of a tortoise. Cartier was inspired by giant tortoises he found at the base of giant columns in ancient Greek temples.
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is important to recognize that this watch only had a 12-month warranty when it was new. However, we are so confident of our workmanship and team that we offer an 18-month warranty on all our watches, even those over 100 years old.
  • Seller Location:
    Long Beach, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2671H1stDibs: LU422315516702

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