Benrus military milw46374 50th anniversary reissue rare. Get the best deals on benrus mens military wristwatches when you shop the largest online selection at. Curated by our friends at analogshift the story true military watches exude a kind of toughness thats hard to replicate. Benrus my commemorative 1994 milw46374 reissue next. Military watch 16 ming thien 1 miniso 1 minuteman watches 7 miyota 1 mkii 18 modifications 31 mondaine 2. These two watches are the ggw1 made by hamilton, benrus and marathon and the glycine airman special. According to their add it has a swiss movement, but doesnt specify which one. Benrus military watch repair repair service of a benrus milw50717 type ii class a wristwatch. However, originals dont seem to be that expensive comparatively speaking.
Today, benrus now offers a fresh new line of vintage referenced watches that. Vintage benrus 24 hour dial disposable military field watch worn by american troops in the vietnam war. 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. Benrus wwii military watch reissue watchuseek forums. Benrus was created in 1921 as a watch brand and registered in 1922.
Founded in new york city in 1921 by three brothers oscar d. Many of the original military contractors from ww2 participated in the worldwide 50th anniversary commemorations by reissuing products that they had made during the war. 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. Since the vietnam war, the us air force had issued military watches, made under ggw1 specification, to their pilots. The return of benrus watch company kicks off with new heritage. Benrus military milw46374 50th anniversary reissue vintage watch. This is most unusually and unexpectedly, a jdm model. Japanese reissue benrus type i the dive watch connection. The other company that came out with watches that conforms to that specification is bulova. Jewelersluxury consignment benrus military milw46374 50th anniversary reissue rare vintage mens watch description case material stainless steel finish brushed case back screwback dial black crystal mineral dome hands white with green lume movement benrus eta 28012 with fully. Cwc makes a handsome modern reissue of its original version. If you cant access your mypay account, you can submit a tax statement request and well mail you a hard copy. American watch brand benrus roars back after fresh injection of. Benrus type ii class b december 1980 milw50717 military.
We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. Benrus types i and ii wound for lifewound for life. Last season uniform experiment worked with military grade watch brand benrus on some disposable military watches from the us military. Show off your rugged side with a benrus military watch. If macarthur himself picked one up, hed recognize all. Benrus watches all prices for benrus watches on chrono24. We examine some of worlds most famous military watches and delve into their origins. This collectible old benrus watch for sale is in excellent condition. The two indentations is to facilitate removal of the case back for battery change. Since its inception in 1921 benrus has upheld the same standard of making quality watches. Sep 25, 2018 vintage 1969 us army general purpose hamilton. The benrus type 1 was a military watch used by the us in the 70s that was ultra rugged and simplistic in its design. American watchmaker benrus relaunches with three new models.
For auction is a benrus type ii class b december 1980 military issue 42mm rare no lume. Even though they sold it as a wwii reissue in 1994, its stamped as a milw46374 though. My primary interest in it is that steve mcqueen wore a similar watch in bullitt. I knew this watch to be a vietnam era watch, so i was a bit perplexed. This benrus military watch is a living testament to some of the greatest moments in the history of our country. If youve separated within months, you can login to your mypay account to get your w2. Discover a large selection of benrus watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. New benrus grandpa pocket watch with chain, faux wood, bronze color.
The name benrus was a combination of benjamin lazrus first and last names. My love for these things and military watches generally is unabashed. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian immigrant named benjamin lazrus. Vintage watches and made to order bracelets by gaalcollection benrus x uniform experiment military watch. The old benrus watch for sale can be purchased by giving us a call. 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 historic nyc location pictured above has announced its plan to release limitededition vintage reissue models later this year as part of. Watches ideas vietnam vintage hamilton and benrus military field watches. Benrus military milw46374 50th anniversary reissue rare vintage mens watch. The watch comes is serial numbered and comes with a od green tropical weather strap and a brownish green canvias and leather field pouch. Will probably try n swap it for a pocket watchthat or keep it in the gloatpile. Benrus type i and type ii milw50717 military dive watches. Benrus wwii military watch reissue is this the same benrus that the smithsonian institute has reissued as a commemorative military watch for the 50th anniversary of dday. As both a military watch and a vintage dive watch, the benrus milw50717 type i and type ii dive watch delivers high quality and great style for a manageable price at least compared to other 1970s military dive watches from across the pond.
Needless to say this was the watch i was looking for just didnt know it. Vtg mens benrus military us army wristwatch watch dsa40074d0273 us 1790. The world of new watches is already fairly vast, but when you add all the watches that were ever built to the mix, it can be overwhelming. Historic new york brand with military connections reveals ambitious. Where to get milw46374d style crown for my benrus reissue.
Benrus is an american watchmaking and lifestyle company founded as a watch repair shop in new york city in 1921 by romanianamerican benjamin lazrus and his two brothers. A button that says download on the app store, and if clicked it. While the military versions had a corrosionresistant matte gray finish and lacked any brand markings, this civilian version proudly features the benrus name and beautiful brushed and polished surfaces all around. Benrus militaryinspired watches the benrus name has a rich history of watch making, particularly during the period during and after wwii. Benrus reissue of viet nam era military watch collectors weekly. This benrus was issued to its owner when he entered u. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. This vintage old timex watch for sale is authentic and not a reproduction. Get the best deals on benrus military wristwatches when you shop. Benrus wwii military watch reissue used to be able to find a picture of the benrus factory the pic with a rocket outside the plant but you think i can find it now, somewhere on the net it is the simply pleasure of holding lifes vintage treasures is truly a joy. And because were patriots, its always exciting to find a military watch issued to the u. These watches had to be stealthy, legible, and durable. Two air force f4 phantom wild weasels in formation.
I had done a search and kept coming up with wwii benrus reissue. Inside, the benrus dr2f1 movement is a close cousin of those found in the military watches as well, lacking only a hacking mechanism. Markings on the back indicate year 1975 and military specifications. These military watches tend to have stainless steel designs and are constructed with helpful 3hand analog displays, so you can keep track of the time down to the exact second. It may be difficult to imagine after many decades of swiss and japanese dominance of the watchmaking industry. The case of the benrus type ii class a is what is known as a monocoque case, rather than the more commonly known monobloc case. These watches with their black dials, easytoread numerals, and. This is my benrus wwii dday commemorative military watch i bought as newold stock a few months ago it was in mint condition with all the boxes and paperwork. It comes with a vintage lizard watchband and has great looking art deco lugs. A brief guide to the iconic watches of the vietnam war 60clicks. Benrus is going back on the haute horlogerie way, after 30 years of silence. Benrus was one of a handful of watchmakers that manufactured timepieces for the military, and with that in mind, they too produced a commemorative timepiece. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii. This watch conforms to the requirements of milw3818b that came out in 1964.