Dec 30, 2000 dave, benrus made two models for military issue, a 17j manual wind similar to the issue hamiltons, and an automatic with screwdown crown, rotating bezel and w. The old benrus watch for sale can be purchased by giving us a call. Benruss ww2 commemorative 50th anniversary of dday wrist watch with is an exact copy of the u. If macarthur himself picked one up, hed recognize all this. Total watch repair provides expert watch repair service since 1979 including affordable prices, watch batteries, benrus watch bands, straps and watch battery replacement and accessories. Unfollow benrus military to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. During ww2, korea, and viet nam, the benrus watch company supplied millions of watches to the u. Stay in the loop and receive regular email updates on news, offers etc.
These watches became the constant and reliable companion to the american soldiers, sailors and airmen. Founded in new york city in 1921 by three brothers oscar d. Up for your consideration is a brand new benrus ww2 50th anniversary commemorative military wrist watch re issue in the special edition box and zippered pouch. The manual winds are common, usually with eta movements and through the crystal, one piece cases. When i think about all the things a military issued watch should be robust, legible, functional, no watch comes as close to perfection as the 1970s benrus dive watch. Sep 30, 2015 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. This collectible old benrus watch for sale is in excellent condition. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian immigrant named benjamin lazrus. Benrus watches all prices for benrus watches on chrono24. According to their add it has a swiss movement, but doesnt specify which one. Benrus historic nyc location pictured above has announced its plan to release limitededition vintage reissue models later this year as part of a. Feb 26, 2015 for auction is a benrus type ii class b december 1980 military issue 42mm rare no lume. The name benrus was a combination of benjamin lazrus first and last names. Benrus types i and ii wound for lifewound for life.
Discover a large selection of benrus watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. See more ideas about watches, military and vostok watch. During world war ii, korea and viet nam, benrus watch company supplied millions of watches to the u. The dtu2a was the first military watch produced by benrus as the sole. Show off your rugged side with a benrus military watch. 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. 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 military wrist watch commemorative reissue 50th. 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.
Cwc makes a handsome modern reissue of its original version. Sep 11, 2010 evidently this is a watch that is only available in japan. 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. Benrus type i and type ii milw50717 military dive watches. Available watch shapes for benrus mens wristwatches.
Will have to look for it when i go there at the end of the year. Vintage watches and made to order bracelets by gaalcollection benrus x uniform experiment military watch. Reissued for the 50th anniversary of dday, this watch by benrus was worn by millions of us servicemen. Reissued, this watch is similar to the benrus was worn by millions of us servicemen. This benrus was issued to its owner when he entered u. Find great deals on ebay for benrus military and hamilton military. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii, military specification milw50717. Get the best deals on benrus military wristwatches when you shop.
I had done a search and kept coming up with wwii benrus reissue. Army general purpose milw46374 made by benrus during world war two. Watch brand revived after recapitalization by private investment group. Historic american timepiece brand, benrus, is relaunching under a new. Last season uniform experiment worked with military grade watch brand benrus on some disposable military watches from the us military. Jul 24, 2017 benrus military watch repair repair service of a benrus milw50717 type ii class a wristwatch. Evidently this is a watch that is only available in japan.
Benrus 1968 us military issue dtu2ap milw3818b reddit. 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. From the actual original military contractor, the benrus limited edition wwii commemorative watch with swiss movement. Benrus wwii military watch reissuecommemorative 50th anniversary of dday 19441994during world war ii, korea and vietnam, benrus supplied millions of watches to the u.
Impressive in their simplicity, they have a traditional appearance for a perfect wardrobe staple. Benrus supplied the military with millions of watches, through korea and vietnam, too. The return of benrus watch company kicks off with new heritage. Va office of public and intergovernmental affairs chapter 15 military medals and records office of public and intergovernmental affairs. Benrus type ii class b december 1980 milw50717 military. It features a military green canvas strap, stainlesssteel case, precision mechanical movement, and luminous dial and hands. Benrus military milw46374 50th anniversary reissue vintage watch.
The luminescence is ok, the case is handsome, and i think if you got zapped back in time to a us military base sometime between 19551980, it would blend right in. This particular model the dtu2ap milw3818b began production in the early 1960s, through the vietnam war and beyond. Timeless and versatile, black face wristwatches are effortlessly iconic signature timepieces. Benrus reissue of viet nam era military watch collectors weekly. Military watch, a limited edition re issue of the original. Medals awarded while in active service are issued by the individual.
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. We examine some of worlds most famous military watches and delve into their origins. Benrus my commemorative 1994 milw46374 reissue next. The other company that came out with watches that conforms to that specification is bulova. My love for these things and military watches generally is unabashed. It comes with a vintage lizard watchband and has great looking art deco lugs. Even though they sold it as a wwii reissue in 1994, its stamped as a milw46374 though obviously a civilian watch, not actually military issued. Many have been preserved as heirlooms, passed on from father to son. 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. Benrus was created in 1921 as a watch brand and registered in 1922.
This is a watch produced by benrus for the us government, to be issued to the military during the war in vietnam. Federal benefits for veterans, dependents and survivors. May 29, 2015 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. And because were patriots, its always exciting to find a military watch issued to the u. This watch conforms to the requirements of milw3818b that came out in 1964. Benrus is going back on the haute horlogerie way, after 30 years of silence. Click here to download our media pack to learn more about print and. Where to get milw46374d style crown for my benrus reissue. Curated by our friends at analogshift the story true military watches exude a kind of toughness thats hard to replicate. Wwii military commemorative watch washington dc gift shop. Since its inception in 1921 benrus has upheld the same standard of making quality watches. Benrus military milw46374 50th anniversary reissue rare vintage mens watch. These watches had to be stealthy, legible, and durable.
With popular designs, these benrus watches are great if youre looking for a trendy style. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. This vintage old timex watch for sale is authentic and not a reproduction. Jan 02, 2017 benrus type i and type ii milw50717 military dive watches. A hack feature stops the second hand when the crown is pulled allowing soldiers to synchronize their watches.
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