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. The name "BENRUS" was a combination of Benjamin Lazrus first and last names. Hence "BEN"jamin laz"RUS".  

From the 1960's, still preserve in time, this is a very nice timepiece, a Benrus wristwatch. It is a manual wind watch with a Benrus movement model DN21 caliber ETA 1280, 17 jewels, sub second hand.

A beautiful 60 years old precious timepiece in perfect working order. It is an unique round case and lugs design, all in 10K rolled gold plated. The crystal is in good condition.

It still has the original (so it seems) champagne dial with gold hour marks and matching hands. The sub second is located at 6 showing a very nice and textured sub dial. The dial is signed with the Benrus name and logo as well.

This watch is coming with a vintage black leather strap signed "Genuine Leather Hadley - Roma".

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 Watch Co. INC.
17 Jewels
Model DN21
ETA 1280
Unadjusted
Swiss Made

Cased Back Signed:
BENRUS
10K R.G.P.

Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 32.3
Case Lug to Lug 37.5
Case Thickness 10
Lug Width 18
Band Width 18

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.

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The condition is pre-owned.
The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended.
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It will be carefully packed.

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WA-1961