Vintage Benrus 1940's 17J Black Dial 10KGF Wrist Watch

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Vintage Benrus 1940's 17J Black Dial 10KGF Wrist WatchThis is an rare example of a Benrus 17 Jewel circa 1940's Manual Wind Wrist Watch. The American Benrus brand was created by Ben Lazarus, hence Benrus. The movements were better grade Swiss, and many fantastic Benrus military watches were produced including one of the most sought after military dive watches. The near mint back dial makes this watch look even "sharper" than the standard cream color dial. The 10K Gold Filled case is a clam shell type

Dial and hands look to be all original

Watch is in excellent

Watch width: 33 mm (not including crown)

& glass crystal

Width: 16mm

This is ONE Balance Staff for a Hamilton 987A or 987S watch movement

Original band is marked 1/20th 10K Gold Filled Top

This distinguished it from more common field watches used by general infantry

very rare to see a vintage watch is such fine condition

travel case

From a 90 year old clock and watchmaker's estate

Crown is in good condition with just a tiny speck of wear