Description:

Benrus 17J grade FE 2D5 automatic (self-winding) wrist watch, champagne-toned metal dial with a sunburst brushed finish, raised gold fancy Arabic numbers & markers and black quadrant lines has some notable patina & spots of discoloration, gold steel wedge-style hands with luminous insets and a gold sweep second hand, the luminous material on the hour hand is damaged and both of the inserts are only faintly emitting light, thin model Benrus #3021 yellow gold plated (YGP) & stainless steel (SS) cushion-shaped water-resistant case with a smooth polish finish, stepped-down heavy extended lugs and a slightly domed plastic crystal, the movement on this watch lifts from the case once the crystal is removed which creates a water-resistant design, case is showing normal wear with a number of short but deep scratches on the upper-right of the watch along with some thin lines of wear starting on the edge of the lugs, additionally the crown is a replacement, it is seated firmly and works correctly however is marked "Bulova", measures approx. 35mm wide x 43mm lug to lug x 9mm thick (crystal included), new deeply textured black leather strap band. A high quality, attractive vintage watch from the 1960s in very good overall condition!


Item Specifics:

  • Year Made: 1960s
  • Company: Benrus
  • Jewels: 1117J
  • Setting/Movement Type: self-wind (automatic)
  • Model/Grade: FE 2D5
  • Dial Material: metal
  • Dial Color: champagne
  • Hand Style: skeletonized - luminous, sweep second hand, wedge
  • Case Style: cushion-shaped
  • Case Material: Gold Plated - Yellow, Metal - Stainless Steel
  • Case Details: Benrus #3021, water resistant (WR), thin model
  • Case Width, without crown: 35mm (1.38 inches)
  • Case Length, lug to lug:  43mm (1.69 inches)
  • Case Thickness:  9mm (0.35 inches)
  • Interior Lug Width:  18mm (11/16")
  • Band Size: 7in. to 7.99in.
    (measurement range includes watch length & band)
  • Band Material: leather strap
  • Crystal Material: acrylic
  • Condition: Very Good
  • Gender: Gentlemen's