Benrus 17 Jewels | Ladies Vintage Manual Wind | Silver Patina Dial | Red Sweep | Pre-Owned

Benrus 17 Jewels Ladies Vintage Manual Wind | Silver Patina Dial | Red Sweep Second Hand

Benrus built its reputation on accessible Swiss quality during America’s golden age of
wristwatch wearing, and this compact ladies piece is exactly that ethos in physical form.
The silver dial has accumulated decades of honest character — oxidation, micro-spotting,
the kind of patina that only comes with age — while the red sweep seconds hand cuts
across it with real mid-century flair. The 17-jewel manual movement winds and runs;
no battery ever required. Paired with its period-correct Speidel USA crosshatch
expansion bracelet, this is a wearable slice of Americana that doesn’t need to
pretend to be anything it isn’t.

Specifications

• Reference: Not engraved on caseback — see dial text: “17 Jewels”
• Movement: Manual wind, 17 jewels, Swiss Made
• Case: Base metal with stainless steel back (stamped on caseback)
• Dial: Silver, heavily patinated; applied rectangular baton indices; red sweep seconds hand; printed “BENRUS / 17 JEWELS”
• Bezel: Base metal, polished — stated “BASE METAL BEZEL” on caseback
• Bracelet/Strap: Speidel USA crosshatch expansion bracelet; fits wrists approx. 150–180 mm (5.9″–7.1″) — XS to small ladies sizing
• Crystal: Acrylic (era-appropriate); shows minor hazing consistent with age
• Water Resistance: None rated — vintage piece, do not expose to moisture
• Origin: Swiss movement / USA market

Condition

Fair–Good overall. The movement winds and runs. The dial shows significant age-related
oxidation and micro-spotting across the silver surface — this is honest patina, not damage,
and it photographs as character. Case has light wear consistent with decades of use. Crystal
has minor hazing. Expansion bracelet is intact and functional with good extension range.
Sold as a working vintage timepiece in display-worthy condition for the collector who
appreciates unrestored originals.

Includes

Watch only.