ORIGINAL 1970S RETRO WATCH

BENRUS ELECTRONIC REF MY105

Here is a fine example of the very rare Benrus electronic , Circa early 1970s . Not to be confused with a quartz watch because there is no quartz crystal in here . It uses an elector magnet to swing the balance wheel and from there on is just like a mechanical watch but with just a different power source . Electric watches are rapidly becoming very collectable with some people just specialising in collecting them . Nearly all of Benrus electronic movements fitted through the 1970s were supplied by the famous Lip company .

This new old stock piece is quite exceptional in this massive size and would look silly on skinny arms . It has a beautiful sunken , oval dial in brown with a gold hour marker frame that holds large , unusual 3D hour batons and sporting a quick set day date window at 3 o clock . The very retro square case has awesome lines that are complimented by hiding the crown . Finished in brushed gold plate with stainless back cover and separate battery hatch . There are some gentle marks gained through handling or storage but nothing serious or detracting . Comes fitted on high quality padded leather strap and ready to wear . Running perfectly having just been serviced and holding time very well . Rare , handsome , collectible and at this price is an investment

Watch dimensions

Top case to bottom  43mm , side to side ( without crown ) 42mm , thickness ( crystal to back cover ) 13.5mm with a 31mm diameter crystal .

 

Price     £125 + postage

 

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