Benrus - Revision history

CambridgeV8: /* Notable Models */

2020-09-25T14:25:42Z

Notable Models

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	*[[Benrus Citation]]		*[[Benrus Citation]]
	*[[Benrus 9536]]		*[[Benrus 9536]]
			*[[Benrus MIL-W-46374 D-Day 50th Anniversary]]

	==Summary==		==Summary==

CambridgeV8: /* Notable Models */

2020-09-05T15:29:15Z

Notable Models

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	*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]		*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]
	*[[Benrus Citation]]		*[[Benrus Citation]]
	[[Benrus 9536]]		*[[Benrus 9536]]

	==Summary==		==Summary==

CambridgeV8: /* Notable Models */

2020-09-05T15:28:57Z

Notable Models

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	*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]		*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]
	*[[Benrus Citation]]		*[[Benrus Citation]]
			[[Benrus 9536]]

	==Summary==		==Summary==

Richard: /* Notable Models */

2020-08-24T20:49:35Z

Notable Models

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	* [[Benrus Type II]]		* [[Benrus Type II]]
	*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]		*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]
	*[Benrus Citation]]		*[[Benrus Citation]]

	==Summary==		==Summary==

Richard: /* Notable Models */

2020-08-24T20:49:22Z

Notable Models

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	* [[Benrus Type II]]		* [[Benrus Type II]]
	*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]		*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]
			*[Benrus Citation]]

	==Summary==		==Summary==

Richard: /* Notable Models */

2020-06-10T01:04:11Z

Notable Models

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	* [[Benrus GG-W-113]]		* [[Benrus GG-W-113]]
	* [[Benrus Type II]]		* [[Benrus Type II]]
			*[[Benrus Ultra-Deep]]

	==Summary==		==Summary==

Richard: /* Summary */

2020-06-09T14:14:56Z

Summary

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	==Summary==		==Summary==
	Despite the brand’s name still existing today, most believe the true heart of Benrus was a victim of the Quartz Crisis. During its height, Benrus was one of the most successful American watch companies as it tugged on the patriotic heartstrings of the typical 20th century American. Benrus’ have been worn by Presidents, famous actors, all-time baseball players, record breaking pilots, and by soldiers defending democracy and tyranny around the globe. The brand had an incredible run and unfortunately was killed by the well-known Quartz Crisis. Today, the brand only lives by name as the current owners produce a Heritage Collection with a smattering of Japanese and Swiss-made off-the-shelf movements.		Despite the brand’s name still existing today, most believe the true heart of Benrus was a victim of the Quartz Crisis. During its height, Benrus was one of the most successful American watch companies as it tugged on the patriotic heartstrings of the typical 20th century American. Benrus’ have been worn by Presidents, famous actors, all-time baseball players, record breaking pilots, and by soldiers defending democracy and tyranny around the globe. The brand had an incredible run and unfortunately was killed by the well-known Quartz Crisis.

			Today, the brand only lives by name as the current owners produce a Heritage Collection with a smattering of Japanese and Swiss-made off-the-shelf movements.

	==Links==		==Links==

Richard: /* Notable Models */

2020-06-09T14:14:34Z

Notable Models

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	* [[Benrus 3061 - The Bullitt Watch]]		* [[Benrus 3061 - The Bullitt Watch]]
	* [[Benrus GG-W-113]]		* [[Benrus GG-W-113]]
			* [[Benrus Type II]]

	==Summary==		==Summary==

Richard: /* Military Models */

2020-06-09T14:14:12Z

Military Models

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	[[File:Benrus Type 1.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Benrus Type 1.jpg\|thumb]]
	While the sale resulting in Benrus’ decline, the company closed out the decade by releasing two of the most iconic military dive watches of the era: the [[Benrus Type I]] and [[Benrus ~~Type II\|~~Type II]]. Developed to acquire a large military contract, these dive watches met the MIL-W-50717 specifications as outlined in the Type II figure below.		While the sale resulting in Benrus’ decline, the company closed out the decade by releasing two of the most iconic military dive watches of the era: the [[Benrus Type 1 - Sterile US Military\|Benrus Type I]] and [[Benrus Type II]]. Developed to acquire a large military contract, these dive watches met the MIL-W-50717 specifications as outlined in the Type II figure below.

	The case design was different from most watches of the time as Benrus opted for a “monocoque” case, meaning the case itself was all machined from one block of steel. In fact, the only way to access the movement is by taking the domed crystal, hands and dial off. This design allowed for the watch to be far more durable and increased the depth rating of the watch considerably. Finally, the fixed spring bars matched other military issued dive watches as they added security and removed a common weak point of dive watches.		The case design was different from most watches of the time as Benrus opted for a “monocoque” case, meaning the case itself was all machined from one block of steel. In fact, the only way to access the movement is by taking the domed crystal, hands and dial off. This design allowed for the watch to be far more durable and increased the depth rating of the watch considerably. Finally, the fixed spring bars matched other military issued dive watches as they added security and removed a common weak point of dive watches.

Richard at 21:18, 27 May 2020

2020-05-27T21:18:45Z

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			[[File:Benrus 3061.jpg\|thumb]]
	==The Early Years==		==The Early Years==
	[[File:Lazrus brothers.jpg\|thumb]]		[[File:Lazrus brothers.jpg\|thumb]]