These watches had to be stealthy, legible, and durable. Benrus wwii military wristwatch, unusual feature with leather. Army general purpose milw46374 made by benrus during world war two. On one site i read that the benrus was designed to a 1942 military specification. Jan 08, 2015 this is one minute with the benrus ggw1 military watch, from december of 1974 at the end of the vietnam era.
During world war ii, korean and vietnam conflicts, benrus supplied millions of watches to the u. Benrus wwii commemorative re issue stainless steel wristwatch. 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. A hack feature stops the second hand when the crown is pulled. Vintage benrus 24 hour dial disposable military field watch worn by american troops in the vietnam war. Needless to say this was the watch i was looking for just didnt know it. This item has been evaluated and verified by an independent certified master electronic watchmaker. Discover a large selection of benrus watches on chrono24 the worldwide marketplace for luxury watches. Since its inception in 1921 benrus has upheld the same standard of making quality watches.
This collectible old benrus watch for sale is in excellent condition. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii, military specification milw50717. Us wwii military wrist watch replicas real or what. I collect military times pieces from any nation but this is the only us issued one i wear once in a while due to its larger size. The case back is marked wrist watch dtu2ap milw3818b mfg. Second time ticking benrus vietnam war era military gi. Markings on the back indicate year 1975 and military specifications. As always swastika lovers are privileged and they have at their disposal at least three. Us issued benrus type ii class a dive watch posted in misc militaria. Most us companies including watch companies were brought into the war effort to produce items for military use.
Even though they sold it as a wwii reissue in 1994, its stamped as a milw46374 though. Could any members point me to where i could purchase the exact strap or nearest copy if cant get original needed to complete this anniversary issue watch. Watch brand revived after recapitalization by private investment. The world war ii memorial honors the 16 million who served in the armed forces of the u. These watches became the constant and reliable companion to the american soldiers, sailors and airmen. This watch has been sitting in a box for about 20 years. Benrus supplied the military with millions of watches, through korea and vietnam, too. According to the united states patent and trademark office, benrus is owned by benrus holdings, llc a luxury wristwatch company, released two watches, n1 and philo. 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. What about waltham, hamilton, bulova or eglin replicas. To know more about benrus sky chief, visit sumally, a social network that gathers together all the wanted things in the world. His goal is to transform benrus into a lifestyle brand selling things like backpacks, bomber jackets, even a mens cologne called benrus black, a.
This 18mm 2piece military watch band is an improved reproduction of the famous canvas strap made for timepieces during wwii and was originally supplied for. In 2014, giovanni feroce acquired the license and trademarks for benrus with the intention of transforming benrus into a lifestyle brand with wristwatches as the core element. Reissued, this watch is similar to the benrus was worn by millions of us servicemen. This is one minute with the benrus ggw1 military watch, from december of 1974 at the end of the vietnam era. 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. Benruss ww2 commemorative 50th anniversary of dday wrist watch with is an exact copy of the u. New ww2 commemorative 50th anniversary copy of the u. Benrus wwii military watch reissuecommemorative 50th anniversary of dday 19441994during world war ii, korea and vietnam, benrus supplied millions of watches to the u. Date can be quickset by pushing on the crown to advance the date hand. Unfollow benrus military to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Curated by our friends at analogshift the story true military watches exude a kind of toughness thats hard to replicate. Also, would any kind person be able to email me a scan of the paperworkcertificate etc that comes with the original.
A hack feature stops the second hand when the crown is pulled allowing soldiers to synchronize their watches. Dec 09, 2015 the company founded in new york city in 1921 by three brothers oscar, benjamin, and. Founded in new york city in 1921 by three brothers oscar d. May 29, 2015 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Ive just bought a benrus commemorative 50th anniversary of dday military watch reissue thats a mouthful. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies. Is this the same benrus that the smithsonian institute has reissued as a commemorative military watch for the 50th anniversary of dday.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. World war ii commemorative symbol royalty free vector image. During ww2, korea, and viet nam, the benrus watch company supplied millions of watches to the u. It features a military green canvas strap, stainlesssteel case, swiss mechanical movement, and luminous dial and hands. It looks reasonably authentic ww2 ish and although they werent sold in the united kingdom, i wonder if i might pick up a nos or good used one in the us. Get the best deals on benrus military wristwatches when you shop the. Jan 02, 2017 benrus type i and type ii milw50717 military dive watches. Find rare, vintage, used and new watches for sale on the webs most popular watch enthusiast forums. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Wwii military commemorative watch washington dc gift shop. Benrus was created in 1921 as a watch brand and registered in 1922. The term infantry defines the military at its most basic, core level as soldiers that fight on foot. World war ii commemorative program consists of 14 permanent american military cemeteries. Vintage watches benrus rare benrus day date tank watch 1940s.
Showing attachments 1 to 1 of 1 nawcc message board. This vintage old timex watch for sale is authentic and not a reproduction. Benrus wwii 50th anniversary of dday us army military. The benrus watch company was founded in new york city in 1921 by benjamin, ralph, and oscar lazarus. Until then, you should download the contents of each folder to view the documents. During the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Many have been preserved as heirlooms, passed on from father to son. Going by the pics im nearly 100% certain this is nos, as advertised. Benrus types i and ii wound for lifewound for life. The watch is in fantastic working order, and the original bracelet especially is in very good shape. Earlier this month, the 1921founded, new yorkbased watch company benrus has relaunched its historic brand and introduced the new. Benrus sky chief vintage chronograph swiss this is a beautiful vintage benrus sky chief chronograph with a silver three register chronograph, plastic crystal, and a bidirectional rotating bezel.
It is no coincidence that the benrus infantry watches are defined by their simplistic features and smooth finishes, capturing the essence of f. 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. It was established by royal decree of the prince regent on 16 february 1945 to recognise belgian servicemen and women who served during world war ii. A comeback for the military watch the new york times.
Contrary to popular belief, benrus, like many other watch manufacturers of the time, manufactured watches for wwii servicemen. From the actual original military contractor, the benrus limited edition wwii replica commemorative watch with swiss movement. According to their add it has a swiss movement, but doesnt specify which one. The wwii years were a period of gigantic growth for benrus.
I cannot find any mention of this specification or any other wwii specification. 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. The old benrus watch for sale can be purchased by giving us a call. Benrus type i and type ii milw50717 military dive watches. Reissued for the 50th anniversary of dday, this watch by benrus was worn by millions of us servicemen. Benrus wwii military watch reissue originally posted by crusader. If macarthur himself picked one up, hed recognize all this. The name benrus was a combination of benjamin lazrus first and last names. From time to time short runs of the benrus wwii era replica watches are available, but is it all. Crew timex military watch watches are said to be replicas of world war ii time pieces. Army general purpose milw46374 made by benrus during wwii. Ebth assumes all watches unisex and does not specify the gender of a piece.
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. Despite putting out the specification to many manufacturers, including those who had won contracts for the infantry models, only benrus initially met the more rigorous milw3818b specifications and were the exclusive manufacturers of this model until it was revised to the more wellknown ggw1 specification in 1969. 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. Military watch, a limited edition re issue of the original. I cannot find any world war ii time pieces that look like thisspecifically, none have 24hour time notation. Benrus watches all prices for benrus watches on chrono24. What they came up with was the benrus types i and ii. 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. Ill leave it up to you whether you choose to polish the case, but you wont find me messing with the original contours and lines on this classic military case design. During world war ii, korea and viet nam, benrus watch company supplied millions of watches to the u. The return of benrus watch company kicks off with new heritage. Benruss ww2 commemorative 50th anniversary dday wrist watch. Up for your consideration is a brand new benrus ww2 50th anniversary commemorative military wrist watch reissue in the special edition box and zippered pouch.
My hearing is not all that good so i cant hear the ticking of my other mechanical watches held up to my ear. Used treadmill for sale in tobyhanna treadmill posted by sue f in tobyhanna. Us wwii military wrist watch replicas posted in real or what hi, are there any good serviceable. Benrus was a key military supplier in developing shock resistant timepieces during wwii, the korean and the vietnam war. The benrus type 1 was a military watch used by the us in the 70s that was ultra rugged and simplistic in its design. One minute w the december 1974 benrus ggw1, military. And because were patriots, its always exciting to find a military watch issued to the u. Benrus wwii commemorative re issue stainless steel.
Abmc commemorative sites booklet american battle monuments. These watches with their black dials, easytoread numerals, and. Show off your rugged side with a benrus military watch. The roots of benrus go back to a watchrepair shop founded in new york city in 1921 by a romanian immigrant named benjamin lazrus. It features a military green canvas strap, stainlesssteel case, precision mechanical movement, and luminous dial and hands. It comes with a vintage lizard watchband and has great looking art deco lugs. Benrus limited edition wwii replica commemorative watch.
Apr 30, 2014 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Benrus is going back on the haute horlogerie way, after 30 years of silence. From the actual original military contractor, the benrus limited edition wwii commemorative watch with swiss movement. I recently bought a benrus ww2 commemorative 50th anniversary of dday wrist watch. Benrus horloges alle prijzen voor benrus horloges op chrono24.
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