BENRUS Watch 17 Jewels Model BA 2 Cal. ETA 900 Swiss Made Vintage Wristwatch

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Seller: secondhandhorology ✉️ (857) 99.2%, Location: Roscoe, Illinois, US, Ships to: WORLDWIDE, Item: 335283028671 BENRUS Watch 17 Jewels Model BA 2 Cal. ETA 900 Swiss Made Vintage Wristwatch. The sub second hand is located at 6 o'clock. Benrus Watch Co. By The Benrus Watch Co. Model BA 2. Swiss Made. Case w/Crown 27. Lug Width 16. Band Width 16.

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BENRUS Watch Company -

 

Founded in New York City in 1921, The Benrus Watch Company is a former American watchmaker founded by three Romanian immigrants: Benjamin Lazrus, his brother Ralph Lazrus, and their friend, Jacques Reymond. The company was named by combining the first names of Benjamin Lazrus and Reymond.

 

In the early years, the company focused on manufacturing precision timepieces for the military and aviation industries. During World War II, Benrus became a major supplier of watches to the U.S. military and produced over one million timepieces for soldiers and aviators.

 

After the war, Benrus shifted its focus to the civilian market and became one of the leading watch brands in the United States. With their innovative designs, Benrus watches were popular with both men and women.

 

In the 1950s and 1960s, with the introduction of several iconic watch models, also a period of great success and innovation, Benrus Watch Company was at the height of its success and was one of the leading watch brands in the United States.

 

 

BENRUS  17 Jewels

Model BA 2  

Swiss Made 

 

This is a vintage Benrus mechanical wristwatch dated from the 1950's. It is a manual wind watch powered by a Benrus Watch Co. INC movement caliber Model BA 2 (ETA 900) , 17 jewels, unadjusted, Swiss made.  Cased in a 25.3mm square-shaped case with fancy lug design. 10K yellow R.G.P. bezel and stainless steel back.  The crystal has some scratches.

 

It still has the original champagne dial (showing some age) with gold applied Arabic Numerals, bold minute/second track and gold matching hands. The sub second hand is located at 6 o'clock. The dial is also signed with the Benrus name/logo on top .  

This watch comes with a black new old stock Genuine Lizard two-piece strap .     

This is an attractive vintage Benrus wristwatch, it runs and keeps great time!  

Thank you for looking!  Please feel free to contact us with any questions or respectful offers. 

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Movement:

Benrus Watch Co. INC  

Seventeen 17 Jewels  

Model BA 2  

ETA 900 

Unadjusted  Swiss 

Case Back Signed: Cased and Timed in U.S.A. 

By The Benrus Watch Co. 

10K Rolled Gold Plated Bezel    

Stainless Steel Back   

988918 

Measurements (mm):

Case 25.3   

Case w/Crown 27  

Case Lug to Lug 33.8 

Case Thickness 8.8  

Lug Width 16    

Band Width 16 

Vintage watches are traditionally smaller than today's watches. Men’s watches typically measure between 29-36mm wide (some larger, some smaller) 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 much smaller than today's offerings. Please also feel free to ask any questions you have pertaining to size. 

 

We prefer to shoot photographs outside when weather is permitting. However, when we shoot indoors, please be aware that we shoot our photographs inside of lightboxes that are lit with 360 LED bulbs. This indeed magnifies any flaws. Usually, they are much less obvious to the naked eye. Having said that, we never photoshop any of our photography, remove blemishes, etc. We adjust the lighting, when necessary, but what you see is what you are getting, and we take pride in that.  The condition is pre-owned.   The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear but is fully operational and functions as intended. Please review the photos and feel free to ask any questions you may have. 

 

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Please be aware that the item you are bidding on or purchasing is a VINTAGE item. If this item is a watch, unless otherwise noted, it is keeping accurate time over a 2–4-hour time period. We specialize in watches that are 20-100 years old, and as such, these items are previously worn, and the quality of the item WILL reflect that. Expect for a vintage timepiece to have blemishes... this is part of what gives these amazing pieces their charm. Further, unless a watch specifically says that it has been recently serviced, expect that at some point in time, this timepiece will need a professional servicing in order to run and keep excellent time, which is also part of the experience of owning any mechanical watch. If an extremely accurate, worry-free experience is what you are seeking, we would recommend purchasing a new quartz watch. Very few, if any, vintage watches will keep as accurate time as a modern quartz watch. We do our absolute best to take accurate photographs of our items and to show any blemishes.

 

Examples of common characteristics of a vintage timepiece are: -imperfections on the crystal -imperfections on case -imperfections on the lugs -unless stated that the strap is new, the leather is often quite old and may need replacing in the future -metal bracelets may not include all of the links that the watch originally may have come with, but can be replaced with a bracelet or strap of your choosing

If the item is a piece of vintage jewelry, be aware that the item may have some minor blemishes such as: -missing stones (view photos, we will NEVER photoshop in a missing stone or piece) -minor scratches or discoloration -fading of plating -fading of paint

 

We do our best to take accurate photos and provide accurate descriptions.  Please take time to view our high-resolution photos of the item, and please ask any questions you may have prior to placing your bid.  We want this purchasing experience to be pleasant and surprise-free.  Vintage and antique items, unless "new old stock", have been around the block a time or two.  Thank you for your business!  We hope to see you return in the future! 

WA -3803  

  • Condition: Used
  • Bezel Color: Gold
  • Closure: Buckle
  • Number of Jewels: 17 Jewels
  • Indices: Arabic Numerals
  • Year Manufactured: 1950-1959
  • Vintage: Yes
  • Case Thickness: 9 mm
  • Band/Strap: Two-Piece Strap
  • Case Color: Gold, Silver
  • Department: Men
  • Caseback: Snap
  • Lug Width: 16 mm
  • Bezel Type: Fixed
  • Watch Shape: Square
  • Style: Casual, Classic, Dress/Formal
  • Case Size: 25 mm
  • Features: 12-Hour Dial, Central Second, Push/Pull Crown, Seconds Hand, Small Second, Swiss Made, Swiss Movement
  • Case Material: Stainless Steel
  • Handmade: No
  • Movement: Mechanical (Manual)
  • With Papers: No
  • With Service Records: No
  • Reference Number: Cal. AS 900, Model BA 2
  • Brand: Benrus
  • Type: Wristwatch
  • Band Color: Black
  • Customized: No
  • Band Material: Leather
  • Dial Color: Champagne
  • Band Width: 16 mm
  • Model: 1950's Benrus Watch
  • With Original Box/Packaging: No
  • Case Finish: Polished
  • With Manual/Booklet: No
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
  • Display: Analog

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