Benrus 17J model BB4 wrist watch, case #270133, vintage mechanical manual-wind movement, 2-tone copper (rose) and white metal dial with a brushed finish, printed black fancy Arabic numbers, a white border line with black minute markers and a black-marked subsidiary seconds register has a few small scratches & spots of discoloration, slender blue steel baton-style hands with pointed tips, elegant rose gold filled (RGF) & stainless steel (SS) rectangular tonneau-shaped smooth polish thin-model case with a stepped bezel supporting a slightly domed glass crystal and center extended details, also with a stepped design, that conceal the hidden lugs, case is showing normal even wear but does have a few small scratches along with a few small spots of brass on the lugs, measures approx. 28mm wide x 40mm lug to lug x 9mm thick (crystal included), new lightly padded, textured black leather strap band. An elegant, distinctive high quality Benrus from the mid-1900s in excellent overall condition!
- Year Made: mid 1900s
- Company:
Benrus
- Jewels: 1117J
- Setting/Movement Type:
manual-wind
- Model/Grade: BB4
- Serial #: (case) #270133
- Dial Material: metal
- Dial Color: red/rose, white
- Dial Details:
2-tone
- Hand Style:
baton - light
- Case Style:
rectangular
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Case Material:
Gold Filled - Rose, Metal - Stainless Steel
- Case Details:
thin model, hidden lugs, tonneau-shaped
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Case Width, without crown:
28mm (1.10 inches)
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Case Length, lug to lug:
40mm (1.57 inches)
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Case Thickness:
9mm (0.35 inches)
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Interior Lug Width:
16mm
(5/8")
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Band Size:
7in. to 7.99in.
(measurement range includes watch length & band)
- Band Material: leather strap
- Crystal Material: glass
- Condition:
Excellent
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Gender:
Unisex
This watch is in good running condition, unless otherwise noted in the description. This means that on receipt, pending any item-specific running conditions noted in the description, you can expect the watch to be winding and setting properly and to run smoothly while keeping reasonable time. We consider "reasonable time" to meet these basic guidelines:
- Railroad Grade Watches will be keeping +/- 5 minutes per day
- Pocket and Wrist Watches with 15 or more jewels will be keeping +/- 10 minutes per day
- All key wind watches and watches with 14 or fewer jewels will be keeping +/- 15 minutes per day
The above guideline is the lowest standard in which we would ship out a watch, however in most cases, you will see much better timekeeping. Most of our watches have been in storage for many years, so if you plan on carrying/wearing them everyday, you should consider having them cleaned and oiled soon, and then once a year thereafter to keep them in top running condition. If the watches will be for occasional use or display, they should be cleaned and serviced every 3 to 5 years depending on use.
As of September 5th, 2025, we are not offering a cleaning and service option through PM Time Service. While we do hope to offer this again in the future, we are unfortunately unable to meet customer requests for watch servicing at this time. Please note that, unless otherwise mentioned within the "Full Description" tab, this watch is being sold in good running condition and is ready to wear or carry on arrival.
Unlike modern quartz watches, most vintage watches need daily winding in order to keep the watch functioning for timekeeping. Additionally, there are a number of different ways to set the time other than simply pulling the crown away from the watch body. We are happy to provide an overview of each of the different setting types on our
"How To Use" page, where we also provide information on proper winding techniques for each style and some suggestions for the proper long term care and storage of your watch.
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