Benrus Type II
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Benrus Type II
The Benrus Type II Class A is one of just a very few types of dive watches issued during the Vietnam War to Navy Seals, UDT Divers, and Special Forces personnel. Its distinguishing feature is its front-loading, asymmetrical case with solid, non-removable lug bars for strap attachment. Class A is the highest military grade classification a watch can be given.
Commonly referred to as a one-piece design, the Types I/II cases are in fact a two-piece design. The case back is press fit in a manner meant to be permanent. The movement is serviced through the front of the watch case by removing the bezel and crystal. This front loading style makes necessary the use of a two-piece winding stem, considered by some to be this watch's weak link.
Features
- Case Diameter: 43 mm
- Case Height: 16 mm
- Case length: 47.5 mm
- Lug Width: 19.5 mm
- Movement: Benrus signed KG1D2, 17 jewel, hacking automatic. This is a ETA 2821 movement modified (by Benrus) to meet government specifications
- Case material: Stainless steel, anti-magnetic to 125 gauss
- Crown: screw down
- Bezel: Bi-directional, no index
- Water resistance: 1,200 feet
- Vintage: 1970s
