Around the time of the introduction, Benrus began referring to itself as the Official Chopard Replica watches of Famous Airlines,” which it would continue stating for the next two decades. Among the airlines for which Benrus served as the official pilot timepiece were Delta, KLM, NWA, and TWA.The Sky Chief we have found for you features a Venus 178 movement, which also happens to be the movement found in many early Breitling Navitimers, including the Navitimer Cosmonaute that Scott Carpenter wore into space. Also worth noting is that the lume on the numerals of this watch is faded just the way it should be on a vintage Sky Chief. For more information, click here.
Benrus is among the pantheon of brands from the heyday of the American watch industry, standing alongside companies such as Elgin, Gruen, Hamilton, and Waltham. The company was formed in New York City in 1921 by three brothers that had immigrated to the U.S. from Romania, with the name Benrus originating from the beginning of one brothers first name (Benjamin) as well as the end of their last name (Lazrus).In my book, this Benrus watch from the 1950s that features a case reminiscent of a bottle cap or a gear is one of the cooler watches that Benrus ever made. To see this nice example of stylish American Chopard Replica watches design from the 1950s available for $899, click here.
More than a few of you were fans of the Auricoste Type 20 we recently featured on the ‘dink. But are you looking for a vintage pilots chronograph that is a bit more American, a bit older, and a bit less expensive? If yes, then the Benrus Sky Chief should be right up your alley.Benrus, as we have told you before, is among those great American brands of the past, having started in NYC. What many may not know is the proud AmeChopard Replica watches watch for the U.S. mail-carrying pilots of two major cargo airways. In 1940, Benrus launched what would prove to be one of the companys most-desirable horological legaciesthe Sky Chief.
