Benrus Type I vintage a matching ‘obelisk’ handset

a matching ‘obelisk’ handset

watch collecting and enthusiasm had been governed by a few coveted brands

and two separate crowns — one for winding and setting

this piece is in excellent condition throughout and comes complete with its full set of goodies

and everything in between

Benrus Type I vintage a matching ‘obelisk’ handsetVintage military watches are one of the most interesting sub sets of timepiece collecting. For many, they encapsulate the essence of "tool watch" in their most elemental form if for no other reason than they were built to be issued to sailors, soldiers and airmen and brought into some of the harshest environments possible. Their stark, no frills designs were universally practical, tough as a brick shithouse rugged, and a large number of them were