BENRUS Watch Co. INC.
Benrus Watch Company was an American watch 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".
Since it's invention in the 16th century the only choice in watches was the pocket watch. But in the early 1900's watch manufacturers and jewelers were soldering solid lugs to small pocket watches, adding straps, and wearing them on the wrist. A new type of watch was born; the wristwatch. The wristwatch gained very quickly in popularity, to the point that by the early 1920's worldwide pocket watch manufacture and sales were on the decline. It was at that time that three young brothers saw an opportunity to begin a wristwatch company that produced moderately priced watches for the common-man; BENRUS.
BENRUS
Three Stars
25 Jewels
Selfwinding
This is an stunning vintage wristwatch from late 1950's / early 1960's; a Benrus three stars self-winding watch, 25 jewels, Swiss made. It is an automatic watch, model EG 135, caliber ETA 2375, sweep second and Swiss made.
It is round case and lugs design, original crown, stainless steel back. After 60 years, this watch is still preserved in time. Still a beautiful gold/champagne colored dial with gold Arabic Numerals applied, black minute marks and matching hands.
This watch is coming with a 10K gold field flex bracelet. Original box and papers.
It is in lovely condition! Runs very well, keeps great time!
Movement:
BENRUS Watch Co. INC
Model EG 135
Cal. ETA 2375
25 Jewels
Swiss Made
Case Back Signed:
Benrus
St. Steel Back
Self Winding
Waterproof
Dustproof
Stainless Steel Back
Series #7155
Measures (mm):
Case Diameter 33.8
Case Lug to Lug 40.6
Case Thickness 11
Lug Width 18
Band Width 17
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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