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Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's

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FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding / 17 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Original Patinated with Dauphine Hands ATTACHMENT / LENGTH: Leather 17mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT This wonderful watch is a perfect example of the Tortue Shape. This watch is inspired by Louis Cartier based on some giant tortoises he saw holding up some columns in an ancient temple in Greece. Benrus was a legendary American house owned by the Lazarus brothers and Ben was one of them, hence the name Benrus. This watch has just been serviced and is exceptionally dependable and can be worn for all types of occasions and counted on to get you there on time all the time. And, it is the perfect usisex size as well.
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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: 27761stDibs: LU422317469482

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