BENRUS Watch Co. INC.
In the early 1920's worldwide pocket watch 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".
BENRUS
17 Jewels
Model BA 2
Swiss Made
From the 1950's, still preserve in time, this is a very nice timepiece, a Benrus wristwatch. It is a manual wind watch with an original Benrus Watch Co. movement model BA2, 17 jewels, sub second hand, Swiss made.
Cased in 25.6mm square case and fancy lugs desing. 10K Rolled gold plated bezel and stainless steel back.
It still has the original champagne dial with gold Arabic Numerals, gold hour markers and gold 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 on top. It has a fancy crystal shape (with small scratches) in good condition.
The watch is coming with a brand new black alligator two-pieces leather strap. The strap is signed "Genuine Leather" and "Waterproof" as well.
This wristwatch is a very attractive looking wristwatch, runs very well and keep great time!
Thank you for looking! Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers.
Movement:
BENRUS Watch Co. INC.
Seventeen 17 Jewels
Model BA 2
Unadjusted
Swiss
Case Markings:
Cased and Timed in U.S.A.
By The Benrus Watch
BENRUS
10K Rolled Gold Plated Bezel
Stainless Steel Back
263634
Measurements (mm):
Case Diameter 25.6
Case Diameter with Crown 27
Case Lug to Lug 34
Case Thickness 9.4
Lug Width 16
Band Width 16
Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) 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 much smaller than today's offerings. 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 lighting 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.
Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have.
It will be carefully packed.
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