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Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Original Dial

$950
£716.39
€828.54
CA$1,332.84
A$1,481.54
CHF 776.59
MX$18,093.19
NOK 9,695.30
SEK 9,121.47
DKK 6,184.01

About the Item

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Automatic Winding / 25 Jewels DIAL / HANDS: Factory Original Silvered Dial / Gilt Hands ATTACHMENT / BRACELET: Leather and Factory Original Gold Filled Bracelet, 18mm / Regular Length WARRANTY: 18 months on the movement LIFETIME SERVICE COMMITMENT What a fantastic watch this is by renowned house of Benrus. The watch has just been given a factory quality service by our finest master watchmaker. It is offered with the original bracelet and an Alligator Grained strap as well. You can easily change them out with the tool we supply with the watch. The watch keeps dependable time and can be worn for all sorts of occasions and counted on to get you there on time, every time. BENRUS HISTORY Founded in New York City in 1921 by three brothers, Benjamin, Ralph, and Oscar Lazrus, the Benrus Watch Company quickly grew from a watch repair shop into a major American watch manufacturer. The name "Benrus" is a portmanteau of Benjamin Lazrus's name. The company became well-known for producing reliable and stylish watches, which often used imported Swiss movements in cases assembled in the United States. Benrus gained significant recognition for its military-issued timepieces during and after World War II, with models like the DTU-2A/P and the Type I and Type II watches becoming legendary among collectors. Despite its success, the company faced challenges from the quartz revolution in the 1970s and eventually filed for bankruptcy, leading to a series of ownership changes over the following decades. Today, the brand continues to exist, with a renewed focus on reissuing its classic and historically significant models. This watch comes with a complimentary spring bar tool to adjust the bracelet for your convenience.
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  • Strap Material:
    Leather,Stainless Steel,Gold
  • Case Shape:
    Round
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1940's
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. It is worth noting 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: 43621stDibs: LU422327225312

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