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Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Mid-20th Century Benrus 14K White Gold Lady’s Watch
Mid-20th Century Benrus 14K White Gold Lady’s Watch

Mid-20th Century Benrus 14K White Gold Lady’s Watch

By Benrus

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Benrus 14K Gold and Diamonds Lady’s Watch. It depicts a white gold round case with crystal cover.

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Mid-20th Century American Art Nouveau Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds
Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds

Benrus 14k rose gold ladies Deco watch rubies and diamonds

By Benrus

Located in New York, NY

Elegant and distinctly feminine, this vintage Benrus bracelet watch is crafted in warm 14K rose gold and showcases refined Art Deco–inspired design.

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Mid-20th Century Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, Rose Gold

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century All Original Watch, 1950's
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century All Original Watch, 1950's

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Mid Century All Original Watch, 1950's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Co STYLE / REFERENCE: Mid Century METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled Top/ Stainless Steel Back CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x D...

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1950s American Modern Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Original Dial
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Original Dial

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Watch circa 1940's with Original Dial

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm "Lug Tip to Lug Ti...

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1940s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Gold-filled, Yellow Gold

Benrus 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Dress Watch with Factory Original Dial 1950's
Benrus 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Dress Watch with Factory Original Dial 1950's

Benrus 14Kt Solid Gold Art Deco Dress Watch with Factory Original Dial 1950's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14Kt Solid Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length "Lug Tip to Lug Tip" 35mm X Diamete...

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1950s American Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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14k Gold

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shaped Watch with Oiginal Dial 1940's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 28mm MOVEMENT / CALIBE...

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1940s North American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape with Original Dial
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape with Original Dial

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Cushion Shape with Original Dial

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Cushion Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 36mm x Width 30...

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1940s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape with Original  Dial and Bracelet
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape with Original  Dial and Bracelet

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape with Original Dial and Bracelet

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm Length X 26mm Width MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Man...

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1950s Swiss Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Gold-filled

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Shape circa 1940's with Original Dial
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Shape circa 1940's with Original Dial

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Round Shape circa 1940's with Original Dial

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Round METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Diameter 33mm MOVEMENT /...

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1950s American Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus Vintage Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch
Benrus Vintage Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch

Benrus Vintage Art Deco 14K Yellow Gold Ladies Bracelet Watch

By Benrus

Located in New York, NY

*Brand: Benrus -Case Material: Solid 14K Yellow Gold -Bracelet Material: Stainless Steel -Style: Vintage ladies bracelet watch -Case Shape: Square / Art Deco design -Dial: Silver-ton...

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20th Century Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Automatic with Original Patinated Dial 1950's
Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Automatic with Original Patinated Dial 1950's

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Watch Automatic with Original Patinated Dial 1950's

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Round METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 42mm X Diameter 32mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...

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1940s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Gold-filled

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14 Karat White Gold Vintage Benrus Cocktail Watch
14 Karat White Gold Vintage Benrus Cocktail Watch

14 Karat White Gold Vintage Benrus Cocktail Watch

By Benrus

Located in Carlisle, GB

This beautiful petite 1940's mechanical ladies cocktail watch is in good working condition and is running well. Visible signs of ageing and wear with the silvered dial is lightly w...

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1940s American Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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14k Gold, White Gold

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33
Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33

By Benrus

Located in Sherman Oaks, CA

Benrus 14k White Gold Square Women's Watch Diamond Accents FY33 Model #FY33 Movement #1525.1526 Case #6079.F89903 14k White Gold Square Case with Diamond Accents 27 mm Wide (30 mm ...

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1940s Swiss Modern Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold

Vintage Benrus Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band
Vintage Benrus Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band

Vintage Benrus Gold-Filled Tonneau Watch with Black Leather Band

By Benrus

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Manual movement # 900-181. Case # 322195. Weight: 24.3 grams. Does not include the original box or papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchas...

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20th Century American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Gold-filled

Vintage Benrus Yellow Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s
Vintage Benrus Yellow Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s

Vintage Benrus Yellow Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1960s

By Benrus

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1960's Vintage Benrus DN2F Yellow Gold Plated watch with Original Silver Linen Textured Dial with Applied Art Deco Arabic Numbers. 33mm x 40mm lug to lug (1.3 in. x 1.57 in.) - 17 je...

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1960s Swiss Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Art Deco 10k White Gold Filled Ladies Benrus Bracelet Watch, circa 1940
Art Deco 10k White Gold Filled Ladies Benrus Bracelet Watch, circa 1940

Art Deco 10k White Gold Filled Ladies Benrus Bracelet Watch, circa 1940

By Benrus

Located in Westward ho, GB

For your consideration is this very attractive white gold 10k filled ladies manual wrist watch. It’s 10k white gold filled throughout (both the bracelet arms have BENRUS 1/10 10K G.F...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, White Gold

Vintage Benrus 10k Rose Gold-Filled Rectangle Watch with Black Leather Band
Vintage Benrus 10k Rose Gold-Filled Rectangle Watch with Black Leather Band

Vintage Benrus 10k Rose Gold-Filled Rectangle Watch with Black Leather Band

By Benrus

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Does not include the original box or papers. This watch is guaranteed authentic. One year warranty included with purchase. 10k rose gold-filled case.

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20th Century American Modern Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Gold-filled

Benrus Classic Wristwatch Reference W4008
Benrus Classic Wristwatch Reference W4008

Benrus Classic Wristwatch Reference W4008

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H 1.19 in W 1.19 in

Benrus Classic Wristwatch Reference W4008

By Benrus

Located in Surfside, FL

Day of the week window, date hand Fine Pre-owned Benrus Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Benrus Classic watch on a plaque bracelet with a Gold Fill tang buckle.

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1950s Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Gold-filled, Stainless Steel

Benrus Classic Manual Wristwatch Reference W4751
Benrus Classic Manual Wristwatch Reference W4751

Benrus Classic Manual Wristwatch Reference W4751

By Benrus

Located in Surfside, FL

Manual Fine Pre-owned Benrus Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Benrus Classic watch on a Green Leather band with a Gold Fill tang buckle.

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1950s Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

10k Gold

Benrus 14 Karat R/G Retro Wristwatch
Benrus 14 Karat R/G Retro Wristwatch

Benrus 14 Karat R/G Retro Wristwatch

By Benrus

Located in Santa Fe, NM

Benrus 14kt Rose Gold Retro Wristwatch with Bracelet Strap. Ruby= 4 Faceted Diamond= 2 Single Cut tw .04ct

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1950s Retro Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Diamond, Ruby, 14k Gold, Rose Gold

Vintage Benrus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch Ref AR15
Vintage Benrus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch Ref AR15

Vintage Benrus Gold-Tone Stainless Steel Watch Ref AR15

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: mechanical wind 17 jewels Function: hours, minutes, sub-seconds Case: square 36.4mm x 25.8mm gold-tone stainless steel case, solid case back, plastic crystal, pull/push win...

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Late 20th Century Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Stainless Steel

Art Deco Watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 Jewels with Hidden Lug
Art Deco Watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 Jewels with Hidden Lug

Art Deco Watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 Jewels with Hidden Lug

By Benrus

Located in Devon, England

For your consideration is this gold plated Art Deco watch by Benrus, Swiss 17 jewels with hidden lug.

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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Gold Plate

Art Deco Wrist Watch's / HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, original dials , serviced
Art Deco Wrist Watch's / HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, original dials , serviced

Art Deco Wrist Watch's / HAMILTON, GRUEN, BENRUS, original dials , serviced

By Benrus

Located in Buffalo, NY

c. 1945 Collectible and Original 14k Rose Gold filled Mid-Century Gruen Curvex Sovereign Watch Vintage Benrus Hand-winding,, 10k GF Ultra Curved Hamilton T-500 Thin-o-matic.

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1940s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Gold Plate

1930s Ladies Art Deco White 14-Karat Gold Enamel Wrist Watch
1930s Ladies Art Deco White 14-Karat Gold Enamel Wrist Watch

1930s Ladies Art Deco White 14-Karat Gold Enamel Wrist Watch

By Benrus

Located in Devon, England

Wonderful Art Deco enamel two-tone ladies watch with a mesh band made by Benrus, a Swiss manual wind movement.

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Mid-20th Century North American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Crystal, Gold, Enamel, Steel

Benrus 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Watch
Benrus 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Watch

Benrus 14 Karat White Gold Vintage Diamond Watch

By Benrus

Located in San Diego, CA

Brand: Benrus Case Material: 14K White Gold Band: 14K White Gold Bezel: 14K White Gold Dial: Silver Face: Sapphire Crystal Case Size: 13mm Item Weight: 13.7 Grams Includes: -...

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1960s Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

14k Gold, White Gold

Benrus Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Wrist Watch
Benrus Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Wrist Watch

Benrus Vintage 14 Karat Yellow Gold Gents Wrist Watch

By Benrus

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Movement: manual Function: hours, minuets, seconds, date Case: 32mm 14K yellow gold round casse Bracelet: brown leather strap with buckle Dial: silver stick dial Reference #: vintag...

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20th Century Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial
Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

Benrus Gold-Filled Art Deco Watch circa, 1940's with Original Dial

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Curvex Style METAL / MATERIAL: Gold-Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 40mm X Width 28mm MOVEME...

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1940s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Gold-filled

Benrus Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1940's
Benrus Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1940's

Benrus Solid Rose Gold Art Deco Tank Style Watch from 1940's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tank Style / Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt Solid Rose Gold CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 39mm x 22mm MOVEMENT / ...

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1940s Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape, circa 1940's
Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape, circa 1940's

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape, circa 1940's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 40mm x 27mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: ...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Patinated Dial
Benrus 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Patinated Dial

Benrus 14 Karat Yellow Gold Art Deco Wristwatch with Original Patinated Dial

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco Style METAL / MATERIAL: 14kt.

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

14k Gold

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tortue Shape circa 1940's

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tortue Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 22mm...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Style Wristwatch Matching Period Bracelet c. 1950s
Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Style Wristwatch Matching Period Bracelet c. 1950s

Benrus Gold Filled Art Deco Style Wristwatch Matching Period Bracelet c. 1950s

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1950's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 35mm x Width 22mm M...

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1950s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940's with Custom Dial
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940's with Custom Dial

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940's with Custom Dial

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 38mm X Width 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: M...

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1940s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940's with Custom Dial
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940's with Custom Dial

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tonneau Shape circa 1940's with Custom Dial

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco METAL / MATERIAL: Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: 38mm X 25mm MOVEMENT / CALIBER: Manual Winding...

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1940s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Custom Red Dial and Strap
Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Custom Red Dial and Strap

Benrus Yellow Gold Filled Art Deco Tank Style with Custom Red Dial and Strap

By Benrus

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Art Deco / Tank Style METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 34mm X Width 25mm...

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1940s Swiss Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch
Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

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W 0.88 in D 0.25 in L 2.13 in

Vintage Yellow Gold Key Pendant w/ Benrus Watch

By Benrus

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Product details: The pendant is made out of 14 karat yellow gold, featuring hidden key and Sellro watch with Benrus mechanism.

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1980s American Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Benrus Gold Filled 1940's Art Deco Classic Tortue Shape with Custom Blue Dial
Benrus Gold Filled 1940's Art Deco Classic Tortue Shape with Custom Blue Dial

Benrus Gold Filled 1940's Art Deco Classic Tortue Shape with Custom Blue Dial

Located in Long Beach, CA

FACTORY / HOUSE: Benrus Watch Company STYLE / REFERENCE: Tonneau Shape METAL / MATERIAL: Yellow Gold Filled CIRCA / YEAR: 1940's DIMENSIONS / SIZE: Length 39mm X Width 26mm MOVEMENT ...

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1940s American Art Deco Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Gold-filled

Benrus Classic
Benrus Classic

Benrus Classic

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W 1.26 in

Benrus Classic

By Benrus

Located in Surfside, FL

Manual wind. Fine Pre-owned Benrus Watch. Certified preowned Vintage Benrus Classic watch is made out of yellow gold on a Ostrich bracelet with a Gold Fill tang buckle.

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20th Century Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

Materials

Yellow Gold

Vintage Benrus Day-Date 10 Karat Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s
Vintage Benrus Day-Date 10 Karat Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s

Vintage Benrus Day-Date 10 Karat Gold Plated and Stainless Steel Watch, 1950s

By Benrus

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

1950's Vintage Benrus Day-Date Ref. CE 13 10k Yellow Gold Plated watch with Original Silver Dial with Applied Gold Color Arabic Numbers. 30mm x 36mm lug to lug (1.18 in. x 1.42 in.) ...

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1950s Swiss Benrus Vintage Gold Watches

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Benrus Vintage Gold Watches For Sale on 1stDibs

Browse a vast assortment of benrus vintage gold watches for sale on 1stDibs. All of the items for sale were constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, 14k Gold and Gold-filled. Our inventory is broad and distinctive, with accessories on offer that were made as long ago as the 20th Century to those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Pieces in our collection of benrus vintage gold watches made by Art Deco jewelers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular. Many examples in our inventory of these items are appealing no matter their origins, but Benrus produced popular versions that are worth a look. Any of these pieces can lend versatility to your look, but Diamond versions, from our inventory of 1, are particularly popular. If you’re browsing the variety of benrus vintage gold watches for sale, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men.

How Much are Benrus Vintage Gold Watches?

Prices for benrus vintage gold watches start at $195 and top out at $2,000 with these watches, on average, selling for $875.

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