Benrus Type II Class A

Here's a pair of watches I own for several months, now, and that I appreciate a lot, the Benrus Type I and II The Benrus Type I was chosen by the US Navy, just after the TR 900, at the end of the 60ies, very beginning of the 70ies, and then was replaced by the Benrus Type II. Here, the Type I and th

After several years of ownership, I have let my Benrus Type I sterile and Type II go, for better homes. Too many watches in the collection, but too many watches in the wish list. Though, I had a lot of pleasure owning them. Original, historical, and an indisputable charm. Type I sterile, so called b

Happy 4th of July to my US wifey, family and friends! What better watch to wear than my 1974 Benrus Type I Class A, enjoying Espresso in a Star-spangled-banner cup, sipping on some Angel's Envy bourbon and listening to Frank Sinatra... Talk about clichés! Hmmm... Even the Cuban Trinidad Robusto hint

This Benrus Military dive watches were commission for the likes the Navy seals, CIA and other covert operators. I am sure if these watches could talk there would be some great stories. The Benrus Type I often referred to as the "Sterile" version for the lack of markings on the watch. The story goes

The value of box and papers varies to many of us. For Rolex collectors it can increase the value / cost by 20% or more. For other brands you are looking at completeness of the package and the expected care the previous owner exercised over the watch. But ultimately it the provenance. When was the wa

Benrus Type I sterile. A Watch I didn't wear for a while, with few wrist shots. It was time to give it justice. Intriguing, powerful, with a captivating simplicity, this Benrus is a superb summer companion, too. Best, Nicolas