Name: 1970's BENRUS Watch 17 Jewels Cal. FE 140
Brand: SECOND HAND HOROLOGY
SKU: 1970s-benrus-watch-17-jewels-cal-fe-140
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1970's BENRUS Watch 17 Jewels Cal. FE 140

$260.00

1970's BENRUS Watch 17 Jewels Cal. FE 140—

$260.00

1970's BENRUS Watch 17 Jewels Cal. FE 140—

$260.00

The Story

BENRUS

In the early 1920's worldwide pocketwatch manufacture and sales were on the decline, it was then that three young brothers saw an opportunity to begin a wristwatch company, to produce moderately priced watches for the common-man, BENRUS. Benrus Watch Company, an American company, founded in New York City in 1921 by three brothers: Oscar, Benjamin and Ralph; Romanian immigrants. But it was until 1929 when the company has the first important Benrus watch, "Benrus Airman", from the beginnings of transport aviation. That same year, the success continued with Benrus Flyer in 1929 and Benrus Pilot in 1931.

From 1970's, preserve in time, a very nice timepiece, Benrus wristwatch. It is a manual wind watch with a Benrus movement caliber FE 140, 17 jewels, sweep second hand.

A beautiful +45 years old precious timepiece in perfect working order. It is an unique round case with beautiful engine turned bezel design, base metal and stainless steel back. The crystal is in good condition.

It still has the original champagne sunburst dial with silver hour marks and matching hands. The dial is signed with the Benrus name and "17 JEWELS" as well.

This watch is coming with a brand new black Stylo signed "Genuine Leather Water Resistant" strap. Also, the watch is coming in a Benrus display box.

This watch is in good condition, it runs and keeps great time.

Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions, or respectful offers.

Movement:
BENRUS
Cal. FE 140

Cased Back Signed:
BENRUS
Stainless Steel Back
Base Metal Bezel

Benrus Watch Co.
Germany

Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 35
Case Lug to Lug 39.6
Case Thickness 10.8
Lug Width 18
Band Width 17

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men's watches typically measure between 29-36mm (some larger, some smaller) wide excluding the crown. In the listing details we typically try to do our best to list all pertinent dimensions of a watch. If you don't see it, or we failed to do so, please reach out to us. Women's watches from the 1900s-1970s were also somewhat smaller than today’s offerings in many cases. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size.

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust light, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.

The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
See all the photos, feel free to ask questions if you have any.

It will be carefully packed.

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WA-1964