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Apr 30, 2014 during the vietnam war, the us military contracted benrus to design and build new dive watches, specifically for covert operations. Benrus 1950s gold plated mens vintage manual watch dec. Does this mean it is gold plated since the gold is. From the actual original military contractor, the benrus limited edition wwii replica commemorative watch with swiss movement. This item may be discontinued or not carried in your nearest store. Made in usa benrus 14 karat goldsupported by metal. Since its inception in 1921 benrus has upheld the same standard of making quality watches. As far as historically american watch companies go, benrus is without a doubt one of the best known.
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