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The big advantage on vintage compared to these re issues, as good as they are...
Something different. Update. Looks like Benrus.
Never sure what this watches are Hamilton or Benrus but they are swiss made. ...
If only watches could talk . . .
. . . what tales these two would tell. Congrats on acquiring these bits of American history, Bill. Happy Thanksgiving, Art
Look up 'field watch' in the dictionary
and I expect to see these! Very nice -- do we know the manufacturer?
No manufacture visible on the outside.
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.
Are they 34 or 36mm? I know Benrus has a reissue, which is larger.
My Benrus looks similar
No marking on dial Plenty on the back This case is some kind of nylon or plastic material. Mike ...
Cool Duo with an interesting pedigree ! Also liked the strap-combos..
Thx for your kind sharing, dear Bill !Both must be nice on the wrist ! - Congrats & wear in good health !.. Best, 😊😊
Benrus origins?
In the 1920’s “three 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...