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Benrus Type I Class A original and reissue.
Just thought i would share a couple shots comparing the Original Benrus Type I to the te edition of 2020.
On the surface a very true representation of the original considering they no longer have the same materials available to reproduce the dial and possibly the bakelite style bezel.
Forty two years separate this pair.
Enjoy
Benrus Type I original has a tritium Markers vs reedition.
Very similar profile
Original on the bottom with the orange dimple in the crown
Reproduction bezel is the typical indented metal insert with painted numerals
The original bezel is a plastic insert with the luminus number cast under the flat bakelite surface
Original case markings with the reissue.
And some authentic rust. Seems like the nato strap reacted badly.
Benrus Type I and Type II family shot.
Benrus Type I Class A original and reissue.
Just thought i would share a couple shots comparing the Original Benrus Type I to the te edition of 2020. On the surface a very true representation of the original considering they no longer have the same materials available to reproduce the dial and poss...
The original are becoming hard to come by and the reedition has a lot going for it.
Hard to tell them apart from a distance.
This is a Marathon Pilot Navigator by Gallet and Co.
It’s a military watch that was issued for US Army at Gulf War, codenamed Operation Dessert Storm (17 January 1991 - 28 February 1991) ...
An original Type 1 is just about the only target left on my list . . .
. . . that isn't an Omega. Über cool! Art