Benrus Watch Serial Number Search
Benrus Type II, no lume with NXXX Serial number If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. Benrus appeared to have its sights on taking over Hamilton Watch Company. Beginning in 1952, Benrus had begun purchasing shares of Hamilton Watch Company stock on the New York Stock Exchange. By mid-1952 Benrus had acquired 10% of Hamilton stock. By early 1953 Benrus owned over 90,000 shares or 24% of Hamilton's outstanding stock. The only reference I have is the annual Complete Price Guide to Watches. While this is a great resource it doesn't have a lot of information on Benrus Wrist Watches. I'd like to have more data, such as model numbers and years. I have a collection of about 25 watches and would like to be able to date them. Thanks, Mike. Serial numbers of a Benrus watch are usually located on the movable parts of the watch, or the working part containing the wheels and gears. Referred to as the movement serial number, it can be in different locations on the watch body. Usually, one has to remove the back cover to see the movement serial number. I am no expert on the Benrus watches, but I remember reading that the serial number of the watch was reset sometime in 1967. As such I would not discount the fact that it could be original. As for the crown, I have seen a number of these watches where the crown does not have the alignment marks or dimple. /macbook-pro-coprocessor-driver-for-mac.html.
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This Benrus Type I Class A is a monster of a watch, and for good reason. In the ’70s, the American forces gave Benrus a specification (MIL-W-50717) outlining their needs for a diving watch and what you see here is the result.
Equipped with a large 43mm super-solid parkerised asymmetrical case, a highly legible dial and simple functionality, these pieces were issued to elite military divers, including the Navy SEALs. Furthermore, with a depth rating at the time of 365 meters and bi directional notched bezel, this is serious the ultimate utility watch that both looks and acts the part.
The caseback is stamped with all the associated military numbers, including the mil-spec number (MIL-W-50717), the manufacturer and model number, the NSN and manufacturer part number, it’s contract number alongside its production date and serial number.
Between the Type II (notable by its 24-hour markings on the dial) and the Type I, the latter tends to be more desirable due to its rarity with only 6000 pieces made. This example, in particular, is special as it is numbered 066 with an issue date of December 1972, making it a very early example.