1920-30s Benrus Art Deco Octagonal Case Watch
Updated August 9, 2026
| Lot number | 45 |
| 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 working but timing & accuracy is not tested. // Up for sale is an exceptional piece of early horological history: an original antique 1920s Benrus Watch Co. mechanical wrist watch. This striking trench-era classic features a highly unique geometric cushion/octagonal case beautifully decorated with an intricately hand-engraved floral leaf wreath bezel design. The stunning metallic dial showcases a deep vertical brushed linen texture, stylized block-shadow Arabic numerals, a sub-seconds register at 6 o'clock, and ornate blued-steel hands that catch the light elegantly. The watch is powered by an authentic 15-jewel Swiss Benrus movement adjusted to three positions. // SPECIFICATIONS: Brand: Benrus Watch Co. // Era: circa 1920s // Movement: Swiss Mechanical Manual-Wind // Jewel Count: Fifteen (15) Jewels // Movement Adjustments: Three (3) Adjustments // Movement Serial Number: 48282 // Dial Style: Textured Vertical Brushed Linen with Block Numerals // Hands: Ornate Blued-Steel Cathedral Style // Case Shape: Geometric Octagonal Cushion // Case Decoration: Hand-Engraved Floral Leaf Bezel // Complications: Subsidiary Seconds Register at 6 O'clock // Band Material: Brown Leather Strap
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