Benrus Identification Guide

[MikeC]

Does anyone know of an identification guide specific to Benrus watches. 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
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[Tony10Clocks]

Hello Mike here's a link to a Benrus site, Hope it's of some interest to you.
Tony

 

[MikeC]

Hi Tony,
I actually know this site and have ordered a dial from them in the past.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[aunt nene]

Hi MikeC I do not know how much help this will be but there is a site called "Watches for Romainia" or something like it. Since the original Lasrus brothers were from romainia maybe they are related somehow. They do have some information on Benrus movements. I have not found any information on serial number or years of production. I have been researching benrus watches for the last year and found this site interesting. Good luck Jeanine

 

[MikeC]

Hi Jeanine,
This is an interesting site... finally some real information!
Thanks,
Mike

 

[aunt nene]

Hi Mike I am glad you found the site. If you need any benrus parts I will happy to help. I do not have all calibers but I have quite a few. Shoot me a PM. Thanks Jeanine

 

[MikeC]

I've posted some information about early Benrus movements on my blog.
http://blog.curranclocks.ca. It's in pdf format.

 

[aunt nene]

Hi Mike I just looked at your site and thank you for the credits. Wow that is great. I love your site. I have been so wrapped up in the benrus watches trying to put some together from the parts I have. A friend of mine in Nova Scotia has been helping me and has built 5 of the alarm watches from NOS movements and dials and cases. These were not used they are new. If you would like pictures I am happy to share. I am very proud of my little darlings and to Martin that worked on them. Thank you again Aunt Nene(Jeanine)

 

[lewfer]

I know it's been a while since the last post to this thread, but can anyone help me identify this Benrus watch which I inherited from my grandmother. The movement inside is a Benrus CZ252.
Thanks,
Lew

 

[MikeC]

I'm afraid I've come up dry on this watch. My best guess, and it's just a guess, would be that this model would be from the forties maybe early fifties.
Mike

 

[Lovelace]

Hi Mike I just looked at your site and thank you for the credits. Wow that is great. I love your site. I have been so wrapped up in the benrus watches trying to put some together from the parts I have. A friend of mine in Nova Scotia has been helping me and has built 5 of the alarm watches from NOS movements and dials and cases. These were not used they are new. If you would like pictures I am happy to share. I am very proud of my little darlings and to Martin that worked on them. Thank you again Aunt Nene(Jeanine)

Hi, I just wanted to say that I know that this post is very old, however, I have a Benrus alarm watch movement and still in the case and it works alarm and all if any of you are looking for one, thanks! Lisa...