FS: Tool watches of CIA & Navy Seals 2 Benrus Type I military

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FS: Tool watches of CIA & Navy Seals 2 Benrus Type I military

Two more watches from my personal collection. The original 1970s military divers and aviators watch that many others have tried to copy. With one of the most stunning, austere dials, this version is known as the Benrus Type I model. Used by forces from the Navy Seals to the CIA. Flew to 35,000ft and dove to 1000m. Extremely difficult to find like this with pristine dials and near-perfect bezels. If you’ve been waiting for an excellent example to come along, here’s your chance to pick from two: One is a 1974 and one is a 1976.

Cases have original non-reflective military finishes and no signs of polishing. No crazing or cracks on the crystals. Fixed military lug bars intact. Both watches are running, timing and hacking as they should, but have been stored away in the safe for years. So, if to be worn everyday, you should service the watch you buy.

Condition notes: The ’76 (on left in duo pics) has lume that is tan and the ’74 lume is green; '74 watch glows brightly. The 1976 has a few small nicks on the edge of the case below the crown, between 4-5 o’clock, shown in the side profile pic. The crown on the 1976 is identical to all original crowns I’ve seen on these watches, but it does not have a hash mark as they usually do. Plenty of pictures follow. If you need other angles or details, just email me at billmahoney@aol.com