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Benrus would continue to produce watches under contract with the u. If you are looking for vintage wrist and pocket watch information, including howto repair, company history of, collecting info, watch supplies, watch restoration services, repair shop info, refurbishing tips, and recommended books and tools. Available watch shapes for benrus mens wristwatches. Capture the classic military style of the benrus brand with this benrus logo tee.
This 1967 17 jewel benrus wristwatch was overhauled. In fact, you will see benrus listed as the benrus watch case company in many old records. Hands were repainted and relumed per customer request an additional service not part of an. This corporate entity was filed approximately sixtysix years ago on monday, june 28, 1954, according to public records filed with texas secretary of state. Benrus company started in 1921 as a repair shop in new york city.
In many cases we do not know the origin of these goods. I appreciate any help that you may be able to offer. With popular designs, these benrus watches are great if youre looking for a trendy style. 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. Impressive in their simplicity, they have a traditional appearance for a perfect wardrobe staple.
Benrus is an american watchmaking and lifestyle company founded as a watch repair shop in. Mar 2, 2016 benrus watches, products and other images. All content is posted anonymously by employees working at benrus. Browse the best of ebay, connect with other collectors, and explore the history behind your favorite finds. Benrus will become the first ever timepiece displayed in the stadium. Conceived in 1921 in new york city, benrus was named after one of the three founding brothers, benjamin lazarus. Stainless steel sky chief wristwatch about this is a beautiful vintage benrus sky chief chronograph with a silver three register chronograph, plastic crystal, and a. Earlier this month, the 1921founded, new yorkbased watch company benrus has relaunched its historic brand and introduced the new, vintageinspired heritage collection benrus is a historical, fondly remembered american watchmaker, and is likely best known for its designs from the 1960s and 70s, which notably included a unique supercompressor dive watch, vietnamera standard issue field. Founded in 1921 by three brothers, oscar, benjamin, and ralph lazrus, the benrus watch company aimed to provide affordable americanmade wristwatches with reliable swiss movements. I have seen at least one similar watchmovement decorated with the same geneve stripes quality. Benrus batteries watch tools watch crystals watch parts watch winder watch movements watch bands accessories watch crowns clock tools watch parts supply specializes in providing quality replacement watch parts for retailers and consumers. 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.
Abcd ig on jaegerlecoultre master control date, master. Benrus 1950s gold plated swiss made mens vintage manual dress watchbrand. So, yes, all of the movements used by benrus from the 1920s up to the 1960s were swiss. This dispute centers on an agreement which predated by nearly four years the successful reorganization of benrus watch company, inc. Benrus back in business with showroom opening in new yorks. According to their add it has a swiss movement, but doesnt specify which one. When we know the origin of the product, we describe it in the auction listing. How about decadent jewelry from benrus in providence. Benrus, a brand that can trace its history back to a new york watch repair shop that opened in 1921, is back in business with the opening of a.
For patrons convenience, nearby parking is readily available. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a reputation as a leading benrus watch repair company. The watch traveled to over 30 countries during his 21 years of service. Originally they were manufactured in switzerland, although the company was based in manhattan. Benrus military wristwatch repair cleveland watch repair. Benrus wristwatch repair service and repair of a vintage 1967 dtu2ap milw3818b wristwatch. An american watch company founded by the lazrus brothers in 1921, benrus was recognized for decades for its legendary timepieces proudly worn by the u.
Wristwatches, however, were growing in popularity, and the. The tube is the visible part that is exposed when the crown is unscrewed on the watch and pulled out. A better, simpler black basic in cotton, its perfect for pairing with a benrus jacket and their wellbuilt bags. It was from a tanq style watch and i saved the picture from ebay. I was surprised to find out how little is known but especially how little interest exists for revealing its complete history. The owner is benjamin lazrus, who is a romanian born who migrated to the united states. Benrus military watch repair repair service of a benrus milw50717 type ii class a wristwatch. The benrus watch company was founded in 1921 by three brothers. Benrus watch company factory is a 7story lowrise building in waterbury, connecticut, u.
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During the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. 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. Store closures, insurance claims, misguided cargo, post office undeliverable packages or unclaimed merchandise. Benrus watch company factory, waterbury 269555 emporis. 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. Benrus opened its first retail location in rochester, ny followed by a store in nantucket, ma with plans to open two more locations by the end of 2015. Benrus citation have a couple questions about a watch i found and would like to restore i just found a benrus citation watch in my house, and i think it either belonged to my father or grandfather but unfortunately i dont know its history. Benrus is the official timepiece of the buffalo bills, providing two large branded clocks for the newly renovated new era field. Benrus watch company 607 followers on linkedin established in new york city 1921 an american watch company founded by the lazrus brothers in. The movement was disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. A view a detailed profile of the structure 269555 including further data and descriptions in the emporis database. Breast cancer surgeries including fibrocystic disease, sentinel lymph node, and biopsy. We can probably help with movement identification or you can check in the ranfft movement archive for help.
The return of benrus watch company kicks off with new heritage. This large stake in hamiltons company allowed benrus to have a such a large voting share that it would be capable of appointing one director per year to a three year term on hamiltons board of directors. By mid1952 benrus had acquired 10% of hamilton stock. In 1957 the company ceased manufacture of watches and clocks and became the waltham precision instrument co. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Earlier this month, the 1921founded, new yorkbased watch company benrus has relaunched its historic brand and introduced the new. Beginning in 1952, benrus had begun purchasing shares of hamilton watch company stock on the new york stock exchange. By early 1953 benrus owned over 90,000 shares or 24% of hamiltons outstanding stock. I have dated it around ww11 possibly military issued.
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