Benrus gold coin case travel clock – 18k YG - Serviced

Benrus 18K yellow gold coin travel clock with champagne dial and black Arabic numerals (3,6,9, 12) and arrow marking each hour. The hands are black with baton shape. It is a Swiss model. The crown is at 1 o’clock. The case is in the coin and in the back is engraved “Benrus – 18K”. The clock has a manual winding movement (Serviced). The weigh is 41.8 grams. The clock comes with the original brown leather pouch.

History

The Lazarus brothers launched the brand in New York City with $5,000 in savings just as wristwatches were transitioning from a women’s novelty to a men's mainstream staple following World War I. To compete with established American giants like Hamilton and Elgin, Benrus developed a highly efficient business model: they imported reliable Swiss movements and assembled the timepieces in the United States. This allowed them to offer luxury-adjacent Swiss quality at highly accessible price points for the "common man". After decades of changing ownership, court battles, and trademark disputes, Benrus underwent a major, multimillion-dollar modern revival. Today, the brand is U.S.-owned and retains its historic headquarters in the Manhattan Hippodrome building. 

Technical details

Manual winding movement (Serviced). 

Measurements

Diameter excluding winding crown: 35mm


Length including lugs: 35mm