{"product_id":"benrus-type-1-rare-2","title":"Benrus Type 1 - Rare","description":"\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eWhen thinking of the most iconic military watches ever produced, it would be hard not to place the Benrus Type 1 in the t\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eop 5 on the list (up there with the Rolex MilSub, Tornek-Rayville etc.) The unique and ergonomic asymmetrical case shape of these watches went on to influence later mil-spec pieces from the 70s to today. Perhaps most noteworthy is its pure and well-laid-out dial design, which we believe holds its own against the brilliance of the Rolex Explorer 1.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\"\u003eThis particular example was issued in April of 1979 and remains in fantastic vintage condition. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe dial and hands are phenomenally well-preserved and boast a warm and attractive patina. The case has light signs of use \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eand the \"dimple\"-signed crown is correct. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eNotably, the bezel insert remains in great shape with light signs of wear and no cracks. This piece even retains its original crystal which shows some light crazing, adding welcome character to a watch that's meant to carry its story with it. For anyone looking for a true collector-grade Type 1 this piece has just had a complete service and is a great opportunity as these do not come to market often.\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Benrus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52484698276116,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8603\/3428\/files\/benrus-type-1-rare-vintage-watches-collectors-corner-ny_38618189-252a-47aa-af7c-de3b67bbc7f2.jpg?v=1778540433","url":"https:\/\/collectorscornerny.com\/products\/benrus-type-1-rare-2","provider":"Collectors Corner NY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}