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==Benrus MIL-W-46374 D-Day 50th Anniversary== | ==Benrus MIL-W-46374 D-Day 50th Anniversary== | ||
| + | Commemorative 50th Anniversary copy of the U.S. Army General Purpose Mil-W-46374 made by Benrus | ||
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| + | A reproduction mechanical wind-up watch, assembled in the U.S. factory includes a stainless steel water resistant case, Swiss movement with full 17 jewel mechanism and luminous dial and hands. This watch also features the "hack" feature that permits the sweep second hand to stop when the crown was pulled. The watch was issued with a O.D. green tropical weather canvas strap and a canvas/leather field pouch and came in a presentation box. | ||
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| + | Quite why a Vietnam-era watch was re-issued to commemorate D-Day 1944 is a mystery only the Benrus marketing department can answer. | ||
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| + | ==Features== | ||
| + | * Case Measures 34mm Across, Not Counting the Crown | ||
| + | * 17 Jewel Movement. ETA 2801 | ||
| + | * Hacking - non-signed crown | ||
| + | * Drilled lugs with removable pins | ||
| + | * Screw caseback with serial number | ||
| + | * 18mm lug width | ||
| + | * Approx 40hr reserve | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
* [[Benrus]] | * [[Benrus]] | ||
* [[US Armed Forces Issued Watches]] | * [[US Armed Forces Issued Watches]] | ||
| + | * [[Military Watches]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:26, 25 October 2020
Benrus MIL-W-46374 D-Day 50th Anniversary
Commemorative 50th Anniversary copy of the U.S. Army General Purpose Mil-W-46374 made by Benrus
A reproduction mechanical wind-up watch, assembled in the U.S. factory includes a stainless steel water resistant case, Swiss movement with full 17 jewel mechanism and luminous dial and hands. This watch also features the "hack" feature that permits the sweep second hand to stop when the crown was pulled. The watch was issued with a O.D. green tropical weather canvas strap and a canvas/leather field pouch and came in a presentation box.
Quite why a Vietnam-era watch was re-issued to commemorate D-Day 1944 is a mystery only the Benrus marketing department can answer.
Features
- Case Measures 34mm Across, Not Counting the Crown
- 17 Jewel Movement. ETA 2801
- Hacking - non-signed crown
- Drilled lugs with removable pins
- Screw caseback with serial number
- 18mm lug width
- Approx 40hr reserve
