Benrus Sky Chief Steel with Valjoux 72 Movement

Benrus Sky Chief Features:

Circa 1940’s Collectible Benrus Sky Chief 12 Hour Chronograph Watch in Solid Stainless Steel Case with VZ-3 (Valjoux 72) Manual Wind Triple Register Movement. Signed Benrus on the Dial, Case and Movement.

SKU: 0420-312 Categories: BENRUS, MENS, Vintage Watches Tags: Aviation, CHRONOGRAPH, MILITARY, Pilot's Watch, SKY CHIEF, STAINLESS, TRIPLE REGISTER, VALJOUX 72

Description

Stainless Steel Case:

Solid Stainless Steel Three Piece Snap-Back Case with Flat Pushers. Reference G280F. Top Pusher Starts and Stops the Chronograph. Bottom Pusher Resets All Counters to Zero. Case Signed Benrus Watch Co. Inc.

Benrus Sky Chief Dial:

Original dial has been refinished in glossy black with darkened luminous numbers and matching hands. There is a 30 Minute Register at 3:00, Constant Seconds at 9:00 and 12 Hour Register at 6:00. Signed Benrus Sky Chief, Swiss.

VZ-3 Movement:

This Watch is Powered by a Benrus Model VZ-3, High Grade, 17 Jewel, Swiss Made, Manual Wind, Valjoux Caliber 72 Column Wheel Movement. The Movement is Signed Benrus Watch Co Inc., Swiss. Benrus Swiss Export Code AXZ Stamped on the Balance

Band:

Leather Strap

Dimensions:

35mm Diameter x 42.5mm Top to Bottom. 18mm Lug Spacing.

Condition:

As with all of our watches, this watch has been serviced and comes with our 1 year Mechanical Warranty.