Horological Meandering

In the early ´70s some awesome watches born. Them are higly prized by collectors and endlessly copied/hommaged by other firms ... The Desirables Benrus Type I & II. These amazingly durable and accurate watches have faithfully accompanied their owners on m...  

That's a lot of interesting information that is new to me.

Always is a pleasure learn more about great watches. My pleasure doing it. Best Emilio

That was indeed a wonderful article, thanks for the contribution. --Sancerre

Happy because you enjoyed this review. Best Emilio

Thank you for the "in-depth" summary of a very specialised subject. I tend to believe the prototype story for the 'sterile' . If you really wanted to have deniability, the operatives would be using equipment used by other sides e.g. China, USSR or East Ge... 

. . . as the intent was not so much for outright deception as to allow a captured Special Forces operative a plausible cover story as a member of another unit. I've been told of a first hand conversation between a Purist and a retired SAS operative. The f... 

Protos or watches issued for covert operators (or both versions) must be possible, Art. By the way, them are iconic watches, IMO, with lot of soul and a great history behind. Best Emilio

I think, too, that these watches were prototypes of the Type I Class A. As I said, a less exotic version but interesting at the same time. It makes more interesting and desirable these Sterile versions. Thanks for your nice words, it was my pleasure compi... 

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Best Emilio

Very interesting review, Emilio. I always enjoy learning something new about horological history. The hacking seconds are interesting too. I am thinking that I need a sterile F.P.Journe tourbillon. Then when my wife asks me: "isn't that one of those expen... 

A great piece of History, indeed. These watches have a lot of soul. And, about you Sterile watch.... ... I think that you must try it. I´m sure that your wife will allow you to buy a sterile tourbillon.... come on, buy it! I will phone Santa....next ... 

and enriching, i just keep discovering other faces and side of watch collecting or loving. Thanks for posting. Faisal

but this watches deserve it. Thanks for your kind words. BEst Emilio

i had a type 1 class A from 76 in my old collection, but i'm now going to look very very silly. i had another style Benrus dated august 1964. the very month i was born, and i let it go with all the others as i hadnt yet got the idea of collecting birth ye...  

It´s a real pity that your sold this awesome watches. And the one from 1964 would be, now, a perfect watch in your awesome "I born in 1964" collection, Hermano. Don´t be silly, amigo... your enjoyed them! Thanks for your kind words, amigo mio Be... 

The funny thing is that I have this review in stock for many months, now, and that I waited for the good moment to post it... I will wait a bit more. Back to your watch, it is in very good condition from what I see, and I'm very happy that you got it. It ... 

Waiting it, hermano. I´ve compile some info in the net, and I´ve make a mix (un combinado, que se dice en España ) this watch talks to me very loud, too. Now, in my wrist, it has an awesome presence. I love it! Waiting for a nice sunlight t... 

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Very interesting article!

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I know that French milititary undercover, and US or Soviet too, they use weapon and ammo that are not marked, for exemple, actually french COS, use ofently some Soviet weapon, for can't be specificely identified.... I think that work same for watchs. "It ... 

Nico is a Devil!. He gives us a difficult to beat virus Best, and thanks for your kind words emilio

So in this case, the way to ensure no one knows you're from the US military is to wear a completely unique watch, with no external markings, but a nice BENRUS on the movement.... I always thought the point of unmarked equipment was not to provide deniabil... 

This really is a great series of watches! Military watches (and those modern versions inpired by them) have a certain tough-guy appeal that is just sexy and awesome. I love your watch, and enjoyed learning more about it from your wonderful post! Cheers, D... 

I love your words: tough-guy appeal that is just sexy and awesome. Certanlly, sister, this watch has an awesome and strong look, an impressive appereance in your wrist, and it´s History makes it more desirable. Thanks for your, as always, kind words, my d... 

Ask your wife, Emilio! I'm sure she agrees! ;-) Have a wonderful week, my friend! Cheers, Daos

and she agrees with you. I´m so... I can´t change it! Have a great week you too, my dear hermana Best Emilio

... don't know much about this watch until reading this review. very enligthening and am impressed by your knowledge on these watches. should keep this watch safe and many thanks anyway! stefan

I don´t have a great knowledge about them, Stefan, so I´ve make a mix of all the info that I´ve find in the net. By the way, thank to it, now I have a bit of knowledge Them are extremely rare and interesting watches. Pure passion and beauty... 

...perfect field watch, simple and functional - but taken to its nth degree. Great poachers watch!

Certanlly, in this watch is sure that "less is more". Thanks again for your nice comments. best emilio

I was reading your post about the military benrus watch. I picked up a benrus watch that is very unique. It is 10 kt rolled gold plate bezel, stainless steel back. It however looks dramatically different then the military issues you have pictured. This pa... 

would really like to see pics of this Kimby as its not one i've come across before. G

My camera is just not that great so I apologize, Underneath the 12 marker is red, white and blue wing, directly underneath this is a square box for the day of week, BENRUS name, then hand dial, and another round dial with straight lines, appears to be a 2...  

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I forgot to mention, in case you can't see from the pictures at the 3-6-9-markers there is merely just a raised gold dot. Mabey it is the generals watch or higher ranking officer watch. I really don't know.

hi Kimby, in its day it would have been a very nice watch, but the dial seems to be past its best now which is a real shame. it is a benrus, but it isnt a military watch IMO. firstly its gold or gold plated and i've never come across a gold military watch... 

Very nice post emilio. Ithink people should pay more attention to these watches because they are well made and collectable