My mil-spec Benrus from 1964

Nov 27, 2023,15:40 PM
 





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Something different. Update. Looks like Benrus.

 
 By: Bill : November 22nd, 2023-18:28
Never sure what this watches are Hamilton or Benrus but they are swiss made. ...  

If only watches could talk . . .

 
 By: Dr No : November 22nd, 2023-18:37
. . . what tales these two would tell. Congrats on acquiring these bits of American history, Bill. Happy Thanksgiving, Art

+1

 
 By: amanico : November 23rd, 2023-05:31

Look up 'field watch' in the dictionary

 
 By: JohnFM : November 22nd, 2023-18:56
and I expect to see these! Very nice -- do we know the manufacturer?

No manufacture visible on the outside.

 
 By: Bill : November 22nd, 2023-19:27
Dates are clear as well as mil spec aspect. I suspect Hamilton or Benrus which I think one acquired the other. Swiss mfg. ...  

They look great Bill.

 
 By: JohnFM : November 22nd, 2023-20:14
Are they 34 or 36mm? I know Benrus has a reissue, which is larger.

My Benrus looks similar

 
 By: cazalea : November 22nd, 2023-23:49
No marking on dial Plenty on the back This case is some kind of nylon or plastic material. Mike ...  

Cool watches and post, Bill.

 
 By: amanico : November 23rd, 2023-05:32

Cool Duo with an interesting pedigree ! Also liked the strap-combos..

 
 By: hs111 : November 27th, 2023-09:56
Thx for your kind sharing, dear Bill !Both must be nice on the wrist ! - Congrats & wear in good health !.. Best, ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜Š

My mil-spec Benrus from 1964

 
 By: mrsnak : November 27th, 2023-15:40
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Thanks!

 
 By: mrsnak : November 28th, 2023-15:58

Very nice.

 
 By: Bill : November 27th, 2023-18:24

 
 By: mrsnak : November 27th, 2023-15:42

Benrus origins?

 
 By: cazalea : November 28th, 2023-13:14
In the 1920โ€™s โ€œthree Romanian immigrant brothers, Benjamin, Oscar, and Ralph, launched watch company Benrus in New York with their combined $5,000 savings. Benrus imported Swiss movements to the United States and put them into cases in New York. They soon...  

What a " brochette "!

 
 By: amanico : November 28th, 2023-16:00