It always warms my heart knowing the watch I purchase is coming from a place like this

 

Time for an update I picked up these two Benrususess for just under $100 for the pair. Both are running strong and have benefited from a crystal polish and were otherwise ready for action.



The all-steel three star Benrus is a handsome piece with an interesting number arrangement on the dial. It’s small at 31.5mm w/o the crown, so I’m going to make a bund strap for it similar to the one @Alpha gave me, but in 16mm. Since it’s a front loader I’m not able to open it to see inside, but it keeps very good time. Dial is amazing, just a mark under the crystal at 2:00 I can't get at, and dang I see I have somehow scratched is at 9:00 . Thanks again to @JwRosenthal for the logistical assist!




And this, this is some circa 1950’s chutzpah! This Citation-line Benrus is front and back 10k rolled gold, complete with the original flex band that is also 10k RG on the top. These stretchy bands are so so comfortable, but like so many people nowadays, I am not a fan of the look I’ll store the band away for some later day or owner. It is powered by a 17 jewel Benrus BB 14 movement, which I believe is an ETA 900. At 34mm w/o the crown, it actually wears quite large on the wrist - that's what you get with 43mm lug to lug. I’ve put it on this 18mm vintage Bulova strap for now. It's a kooky look, and I am absolutely in love with it. I do wonder what demographic was the target audience for these fancy lug watches




And the original stretchy for the historical record

 

Chutzpah!!!! Dave, you have officially won my heart- you used Chutzpah on a watch forum.
That fancy lugged watch is spectacular- and 34mm is huge for something like that. Again- suede man, you need blue suede on that watch (the blue will pop on the Benrus banner). I feel like Oprah- Suede for everyone!!!

 

Great looking Vulcain Cricket with the numerals. There is another member with one and man is it a stunner. Non working but still worth a look. https://www.ebay.com/itm/133534939597Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Calling all Australians. @machamp6650 I don't know if you're into Enicar but here's something. Says it's serviced but that crystal has seen better days. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/333740529889Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

A cushion Hamilton. https://www.ebay.com/itm/324316592853Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Plus 1 for blue suede on gold cases. They look fab.

 

It just had a price rise

 

Needs TLC and a new Crown and probably stem. A project watch, not expensive.
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The guy sent me an offer of $80. He is probably willing to go lower I bet.

 

A steep price reduction on this fixer upper.
Mens Wittnauer Geneve RARE CASE wrist Watch Vintage
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Exterior looks nice.

 

I almost picked that one up, but the short hands bothered me.

 

Cross hair Hamilton. https://www.ebay.com/itm/154064909908Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

70s Hamilton with the original bracelet and crown. https://www.ebay.com/itm/293427707197Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Cool shaped case on this Wyler. Photos are bad but the dial looks to have texture? https://www.ebay.com/itm/313241475937Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

Eternamatic 1000 in Canada. Definitely on the high end. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/164411611370Purchases made through these links may earn this site a commission from the eBay Partner Network

 

He is clearly confident he will sell this. Just tried to put in a bid but he has refused to ship to the uk

 

No bids yet, after almost two weeks on auction. If someone snipes it at the opening bid, he is going to regret ignoring @wsfarrell's offer for sure.

 

Yep I know