The company was founded in the early 1920s and gets its name from parts of his own name. Benrus type i and type ii milw50717 military dive watches by brandon cripps 09. The most benrus families were found in the usa in 1880. Benrus gold plated band wristwatches for sale ebay. In the next scan there are presented a few of the benrus models from the 50s. Benrus citation 3 stars automatic chronometer nos 18 kt gold. My benrus citation electronic here are a few dark photos of the movement, ive been regulating this one for the past few days, i think ive got it to within 2 sec daily, almost gave up but in the end its pretty close. On chrono24 you can compare 49 preowned benrus watches and buy a preowned benrus watch or sell watches. Discussion in wrist watches started by mikec, sep 21, 2011. Jul 05, 2009 this benrus model is also one of my favorites.
Please click on the calibre number to view more details about the movement and spares available. From all that i have found on the internet it could be a reissue of the dday 1944 benrus watch, but i dont know. Excellent condition mens benrus citation watch, looks. This is a benrus citation mens watch with probably the original twist band.
Vintage benrus shock absorber gold tone manual wind stretch watch jewelry. Here are a few shots i found online that look identical if that helps. Battery is currently out, but i have had the watch running and it keeps perfect time. I am looking for some advice on how to repair this watch or send it to someone for repair. Benrus skychief chronograph g561f gold 18k750, valjoux 72c. A this dial is completely original, with raised gold arabic markers. Tried to replace the battery, but its still not working. Vintage benrus super watch mint reltimdial smoot strap 17jewelsseeen swiss. 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 citation have a couple questions about a watch i found and would like to restore i just found a benrus citation watch in my house, and i think it either belonged to my father or grandfather but unfortunately i dont know its history. Benrus was headquartered in the new york city borough of manhattan and had an additional assembly factory. Our watch is a near perfect tribute to that classic timepiece. This watch does keep time accurately and is in great condition. Benrus citation wristwatch in original box with paperwork, adjustable strap, fully serviced, in good working order.
Hello, i was handed down a gold benrus citation elecrtonic three star when my dad passed. In 1880 there was 1 benrus family living in new jersey. The benrus family name was found in the usa, and scotland between 1871 and 1920. Up for grabs is a beautiful benrus citation dive watch. Find out what works well at benrus from the people who know best. The watch is in good running condition and has a new battery installed. Find new and preloved benrus items at up to 70% off retail prices. In 1952, ben lazarus made an unsuccessful attempt to take over the hamilton watch company. Many popular citation styles with the ability to easily download additional styles. 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. Capture the classic military style of the benrus brand with this benrus logo tee.
I just found a benrus citation watch in my house, and i think it either belonged to my father or grandfather but unfortunately i dont know its history. The benrus watch company was founded in new york city in 1921 by benjamin, ralph, and oscar lazarus. Benrus 3stars automatic 10k gold filled ss case mens watch. Unfollow benrus military to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. For sale is a vintage benrus citation electronic dive watch. New jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of benrus families in 1880. Benrus seller gutuna available on watchuseek location washington, dc, usa description. John caulfield new advances in solid state powder lasers.
From the posts that ive seen, doesnt sound like its worth much. This was about 50% of all the recorded benruss in the usa. Benrus citation have a couple questions about a watch i. Discover a large selection of benrus watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. The name benrus was a combination of benjamin lazrus first and last names. The americanfounded benrus was founded in 1921 in new york city, and went on to produce watches for the united states government during both wwii as well as fuses used in munitions and vietnam and second only to the wellknown hamilton watch company. Apr 30, 2014 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Get the best deal for benrus wristwatches from the largest online selection at. Benrus citation have a couple questions about a watch i found and would like to restore. I recently acquired this faulty benrus watch from the early 1970s benrus is a word combination of the founder. Get a great deal with this online auction presented by on behalf of a law enforcement or public agency client. Preowned benrus watches buy a preowned benrus watch on. Jan 02, 2017 benrus type i and type ii milw50717 military dive watches.
Look at this vintage benrus from the 1950s, measuring a smaller 25. Case is stamped 14k gold, dial is textured cream color with arabic numerals and gold markers. These watches had to be stealthy, legible, and durable. The movements are known for their accuracy and precision, making these watches especially reliable. Benrus electromatic watch case only for landeron 4750 never used. They have a fashionable style, which will add a trendy touch to any wardrobe. The same movement is found in benrus military watches, and. For more than 50 years, gq has been the premier mens magazine, providing definitive coverage of style, culture, politics and more. These watches are very lowmaintenance for added convenience. Vintage 14k gold benrus ladies wrist watch up for auction is a beautiful gold vintage benrus 14k wristwatch in working condition. Planning and administering highway systems for greatest. Buy benrus and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. Goldplated bands are resistant to corrosion, so these benrus watches will look like new for seasons to come. Here you can find the list of calibres manufactured by benrus.
Battery question benrus citation sign up to reply and join the friendliest watch forum on the web. Founded in new york city in 1921 by three brothers oscar d. When i think about all the things a militaryissued watch should be robust, legible, functional, no watch comes as close to perfection as the 1970s benrus dive watch. Its been a toss up between the benrus, a vietnamera a11 bulova or a w10 hamilton or cwc, or a wwii field watch like an elgin. Update your collection with one of these benrus quartz movement wristwatches. Benrus is an american watchmaking and lifestyle company founded as a watch repair shop in. Get the inside scoop on jobs, salaries, top office locations, and ceo insights. Free citation management software citation managers. Benrus sky chief vintage chronograph swiss this is a beautiful vintage benrus sky chief chronograph with a silver three register chronograph, plastic crystal, and a bidirectional rotating bezel.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Recently acquired a benrus citation with and esa 9154. Using the mendeley citation plugin you can create intext citations, footnotes, and bibliographies in microsoft word and libreoffice. Customers are expected to see much of the brands history, with a modernday twist, in its latest designs and products. Special pages permanent link page information wikidata item cite this page. The caseback is marked benrus, stainless steel, open through crystal, wr. This is a similar watch to the mkii vantage but its made with the same case construction as the original benrus solid case with no caseback and the movement is installed from the front. It also has a plastic bezel insert instead of aluminium like others you can find on ebay or from mkii.
In that tradition, gqs video channel covers every part of a. Benrus calibre movement and spare parts movement original. The glass has no scratches that i can see, the dial is like new. Benrus opened its first retail location in rochester, ny followed by a store in nantucket, ma with plans to open two more locations by the end of 2015. To know more about benrus sky chief, visit sumally, a social network that gathers together all the wanted things in the world. Benrus is the official timepiece of the buffalo bills, providing two large branded clocks for the newly renovated new era field. A vintage benrus citation series wristwatch with sunk seconds sub dial at 6 position and a tricolor mark of red, yellow and blue on dial face. Of course that after seeing the famous benrus tricolor, the finding of more information has become an obsession but also the desire to have such a watch and, by becoming a collector of american military watches, the different benrus watches that i wanted to have in my collection become numerous. Stick around, get to 50 posts and gain access to your full profile and additional features such as a personal messaging system, chat room and the sales forum plus the chance to enter our regular giveaways.
The only thing i know so far, is the movement has to come out of the front. The face of the watch is marked benrus at the 12 position and swiss at the 6 position. Benrus opens showroom and ecommerce in new york prweb. Microsoft word 2007 free download for windows 10, 7 and 8 ms word 2007 has made the creation and editing of the documents easier and faster. Selected for this months giveaway is a late 1950s benrus series 3021 goldcased mechanical watch. Since its inception in 1921 benrus has upheld the same standard of making quality watches. I took a couple pictures here, sorry if the quality isnt great. The benrus watch brand was founded by benjamin lazrus, a jewish romanian who later migrated to america. A in real life this dial is evenly aged and looks better than the pics. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Benrus watches all prices for benrus watches on chrono24. Among them there is citation where, at the left, the tricolor in discussion can be seen. I actually have three of these two of them are identical to the one in the photo, while the third is slightly different the days of the month are listed in an interior circle as opposed to an outer one.
Ive had a number of less expensive field style watches weekenders, some other vintage timex watches, etc. With these benrus goldplated band wristwatches, you can add a hint of refinement to your wardrobe. Vintage benrus watch face for parts or repair 12 diameter 1 14h. Ez read mens citation by benrus gt analog swiss quartz watch. Antique benrus diamond quartz ladies watch collectors weekly. Unfollow benrus citation watch to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Benrus is going back on the haute horlogerie way, after 30 years of silence. Get the best deals on benrus accessories and save up to 70% off at poshmark now.
Benrus will become the first ever timepiece displayed in the stadium. The name benrus is derived from one of the three bothers that created the company in 1921, ben jamin laza rus, and at one time, benrus was the third largest manufacturer of watches in the usafter hamilton and bulova. The benrus type i or ii is one of just a very few dive watches issued during the vietnam war to navy seals, udt divers and special forces personnel. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Benrus was founded in new york by benjamin lazrus and his two brothers and took its name from the first syllable of his name and the last syllable of the family name. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii, military specification milw50717. Does anyone know of an identification guide specific to benrus watches. Compare pay for popular roles and read about the teams worklife balance. Due to current capacity constraints, printed versions of our publications including standards, technical papers, edge reports, scholarly journal articles, books, and paint chips may experience shipping delays of up to two weeks. In the 1920s the company transitioned from watch repair to the manufacture of. The first, dtu2ap milw38188 the second, 6088 case no. New york, ny prweb february 06, 2018 benrus opens showroom and new ecommerce in manhattan showcasing a refined updated look. This was about 50% of all the recorded benrus s in the usa.
Cite your journal article in modern language association 8th edition format for free. He cannot remember when or where he received this watch. Please reach out to me by email if you are unable to find the info about any specific calibre. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian immigrant named benjamin lazrus. From what i can gather, the watch uses a battery to run a mechanical movement, and were only made for a few years. A better, simpler black basic in cotton, its perfect for pairing with a benrus jacket and their wellbuilt bags. The name benrus originates from the combination of benjamin lazaruss first and last name. New listing benrus watch date at 6 gorgeous condition nos vintage bracelet benrus military milw46374 reissue 50th anniversary dday 17j hack. Benjamin started off with a watch repair shop in new york city and used to make watch boxes, cases and straps. Benrus citation wristwatch hemswell antique centres. The only reference i have is the annual complete price guide to watches. A 14k benrus fancy double lug watch, with a benrus bb4, 17 jewel mechanical wind movement.
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