1940-50s Benrus Pointer Date Hudson Salesman Watch
Updated August 9, 2026
| Lot number | 19 |
| Auction | Vintage watches Omega,LaCoulture,Bulova,Hamilton and more |
| Date | August 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM CDT |
| Auction house | Sphere Auctions LLC |
| Location | Hernando, Mississippi |
The watch is sold as-is in current condition. The watch is not in working order and should be used for repair or parts. Up for sale is an incredibly rare, historically significant piece of mid-century Americana: an original 1953 Hudson Motor Car Company "Sales Leader" Promotional Reward Watch, built by Benrus. This watch features the highly desirable "Crab Claw" dress lug layout on the front, but the true star of this timepiece is the factory-customized case back. It features a beautifully crisp, deeply stamped commemorative emblem celebrating Hudson's top dealership salesmen. At the center is the iconic Hudson shield logo flanked by castles and ships, proudly anchored by the text: "HUDSON SALES LEADER." Brand: Benrus Watch Co. Model: Pointer Date Calendar ("Crab Claw" Edition) Complication: Date Pointer Hand, Day Window, and Sub-Seconds Track Era: 1953 Corporate Provenance: Official Hudson Motor Car Company Dealership Award Case Stamp Material: 10K Rolled Gold Plate Bezel / Stainless Steel Back
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