Benrus Watches

A Swiss watch manufacturer founded in 1921, the Benrus is renowned for its legendary timepieces worn by the United States military for decades. During World War II, the brand gained prominence for its military watches, which were renowned for their precision, durability, and superior quality. Many collectors cherish these watches due to their historical significance and vintage appearance, which represents the craftsmanship and style of the period. A major U.S. watch manufacturer, Benrus developed highly respected watches, including those for the military, diving, and aviation industries, equipped with Swiss movements. With innovative designs and an American spirit, Benrus continues to uphold its New York legacy of timekeeping. 

Benrus Sky Chief

As the airline industry grew in the 1920s and '30s, pilots began demanding high-performance timepieces. The Sky Chief was developed as a response to this growing accessibility to commercial aviation in 1941. The Sky Chief is a stylish chronograph, a diamond-studded platinum timepiece for women, and a mother-of-pearl dialed gold watch for men. Compared to other aviation watches of the time, this chronograph has a rather thick case, making it easily identifiable as a Benrus from the side.

Benrus Type I and Type II

A classic Benrus dive watch series from the 1970s, the Type I and Type II, are among the most collectible types of vintage Benrus watches. The United States military adopted both editions of these dive watches during the Vietnam War, and because neither edition was made public, they are highly sought after.

Benrus Dial-O-Rama

The Dial-O-Rama was Benrus' response to the mid-century trend of avant-garde design. The watch displayed the day’s time using two different numbered discs visible through a small opening on the jump dial. In retrospect, Dial-O-Rama reminds us of the digital watches of the future. Due to their aesthetic appeal and artistic connection, this group of 1960s statement watches are highly collectible.

Benrus Embraceable

Embraceable, a one-piece watch that looked like a bracelet, was another unique watch from Benrus. Other vintage watches of interest include character watches, namely Mickey Mouse and Dick Tracy.

Benrus Watches for Sale

The Benrus watch collection is available on auction website Bidsquare in a variety of styles, ranging from complex divers' watches to rugged military watches. The movements of these watches are either mechanical or quartz. There are a variety of band materials available, including leather, white gold, metal, sterling silver, and stainless steel. You can choose from stainless steel, white gold, yellow gold, and more for your case. Vintage watches have dials that are engraved with the model's name. When you shop at Bidsquare, you can find excellent bargains on Benrus Vintage Watches.

There is a rich history associated with Benrus vintage watches, and are perfect for those seeking American history.

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