This particular model the dtu2ap mil w 3818b began production in the early 1960s, through the vietnam war and beyond. The cavemans watch forum guidelines, tips, and tricks. The cases were sealed, so any maintenance must be done by accessing the movement through the front. The spec provided for either metal or plastic cased watches with minimal shock or water protections, and a lower accuracy, nonhacking movement. I have a 1973 hamilton mil w 46374a that needs a crown is there parts for these style watchcase i know these were throwaway watches but if all it needs is a crown and stem i may make it a project. At the time, benrus was already known for supplying two classes of field watches to the u.
This particular model the dtu2ap milw3818b began production in the early 1960s, through the vietnam war and beyond. Eric ong founded bonfield pte ltd in 1985 as an independent watch restorer and appraiser in singapore. Ive only found 2 that i like, the timex t40051 brown white black and the timex expedition 40 brownnatural. The milw 46374 was not so much one watch as it was a u. Joys of the cheap american military watch gear patrol.
Timex only built watches to this specification for two short months in 1982. This auction is for a an original early vietnam war benrus 1966 dated milw 46374 plastic cased u. Hamilton military watches milw 46374 special hybrid watches. Universalgeneve polerouter awesome fan site devoted to the much underappreciated polerouter series. Benrus 1994 mil w 46374 good condition benrus 1994 mil w 46374 manual wind only issue i can see is a scuff on the crystal between the 4 and 5, which may be buffable with polywatch. Jun 20, 20 1967 benrus military service watch completion. Benrus fake mki mkii 50717 dive watch goldsmithwatchworks tm. Benrus milw46374 vietnam war plastic field watch military army parts.
Are there pars available for a 1973 hamilton milw46374a. Benrus military mil w 46374 50th anniversary reissue vintage watch. The case for the vintage military watch for your kid duration. While cosmetically similar, the milw 46374 spec was intended as a simple, inexpensive field watch for infantry and most other army personnel. Military spec watches sometimes referred to as field watches have been a long term project of. Being a disposable watch, not many of them survived the war.
Benrus military milw 46374 50th anniversary reissue rare vintage mens watch. Oct 29, 2019 milw 46374 belforte by benrus,milw 46374. It is not beyond the realm of possibility that benrus sent a letter requesting a waiver on the luminous 12 requirement so they could use existing stocks of ggw1 dials in order to meet price or delivery deadlines, or the usmc wrote into the contract what they knew to be the. Milspec for this watch is milw 46374 making it the first series of field watches. Benrus part numbers begin with x, usually xz73075 or x3075. The military aesthetic a history of timex and the sprite issuu. This is a watch produced by benrus for the us government, to be issued to the military during the war in vietnam. The milw 46374 b was required to have a 7 jewel manual wind mechanical movement, stainless steel case. However i was informed by the seller that he got the watches that way. United states military watches aka the milw 46374 series all youll ever need to know about us military watches issued from 1964 to 2005. Time arrow military benrus type i sterile submariner, miyota movement. The milw 46374 entered service in september 1968 and production continued with various revisions through the late 1980s when quartz movements became the norm. If you know any off the top of your head id appreciate it.
It is believed that timex began readying a watch under the milw 46374 specification in the 70s. Could it be that the dial is from milw 46374 specifications fitted to this watch as the milw 46374 came out after the milw3818b. Pilots, divers, and other specialties continue to have military watches available for issue. Several companies produced these watches, including hamilton and of course benrus. Military wrist watches began with publication of the specification on 30 october 1964. Aug 29, 2016 1969 benrus to understand military issued watches, you first need to understand a bit about government purchasing. I do know that benrus also made watches that meet milw 46374 specifications. It required a 17 jewel bearings, stem wound and set, a power reserve of 36 hours and a 30second daily accuracy rate. It carries a benrusstamped eta 28012 handwinding, hackable 28,800bph movement. With 30 years of experience in horology, eric ong started his career under the tutelage of esteemed german watch master horst frederic wege in the early 1980s, which led to his extensive training with eta and other renowned watch houses at their technical training. In this case, the dials of ggw1 watches do fit on mil w 46374. Casio wave solar radiosignal digital sehen schwarz blau gw. Benrus was one of a handful of brands to manufacture field watches to this spec, but this reissue from the 90s should be in better condition than most periodcorrect milw. Benrus 1966 vietnam wristwatch milw46374 mint working.
These watches were made by benrus, belforte, westclox, hamilton, timex, and stocker and yale. Military wrist watches began with specification publication dated 30 october 1964. Army general purpose milw 46374 made by benrus during world war two. Milw 46374 was issued in october 1964 to procure a low cost, disposable alternative to the milw3818b. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.
Benrus mil w46374 australian army issued military issue, antique watches, 1970s. S military wristwatch in working, mint, almost straight from manufacturer condition, with only natural ageing to the watch from storage. Milw 46374 is a specification first published on october 30, 1964, for us military watches. I have always loved milwatches but their fragile nature and tricky repair costs led me to find the most faithful replica i could. Sep 30, 2015 when i think about all the things a military issued watch should be robust, legible, functional, no watch comes as close to perfection as the 1970s benrus dive watch. It is straightknurled and includes the dimple typical of similar period benrus u. Benrus type 1 i diver military watch for parts hands crown case crystal bezel. Was intended to be a field watch for me, but has been superseded in my collection. Find great deals on ebay for benrus watches vintage and benrus military watch. The line continues into the 21st century as the technology has gone from the mechanical movements common during the period of the vietnam war to modern electronic movements that are much more accurate and maintenance free. When the government contracts for goods, it does not shop like the rest of us. Classic field watch ive talked about a few different watches at this point but, this is different. Type nato model find best value style compare prices company type 6 watches authentic us military watches designed and built according to specifications defined in milw 46374 f. Show off your rugged side with a benrus military watch.
Milw46374 is a specification first published on october 30, 1964,1 for us military. Benruss ww2 commemorative 50th anniversary of dday wrist watch with is an exact copy of the u. When i think about all the things a military issued watch should be robust, legible, functional, no watch comes as close to perfection as the 1970s benrus dive watch. The acrylic crystal is referred to as copolymer plastic. Benrus type i and type ii milw50717 military dive watches.
Next to it is an original milw 46374 genuine militaryissued benrus from 1968. These watches were meant for issue to pilots and were produced by benrus, hamilton, marathon, and altus. Jun 18, 2017 the case for the vintage military watch for your kid duration. Oct 21, 2009 however i was informed by the seller that he got the watches that way. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Vintage vietnam war us watches by watchlords inc issuu. Its supersolid case, highlyreadable dial, and simple but functional features make it a real classic among military and dive watches. The 46374 was specified as an accurate, disposable watch. In addition to the military issue ggw1, benrus also produced a civilian. Thrifty discount drug stores were all over california. Discussion in wrist watches started by firegriff, feb 26, 2017. Three specs in particular, the milw6433a and milw3818a of the late. The 46374 replaced the milw3818, reducing cost and inheriting the dial from the milw3818b. Home forums horological education watches wrist watches. In 1964, the mil w 46374 spec was published calling for an accurate, disposable, and nonmaintainable watch in either a plastic or metal case to be issued to infantry and other ground forces. I have always loved milwatches but their fragile nature and tricky repair costs led. In contrast, the milw3818b specification called for a highergrade unit approved for use by army, navy and air force and as such, differed in a few key ways.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. During ww2, korea, and viet nam, the benrus watch company supplied millions of watches to the u. Mil w 46374 is a specification first published on october 30, 1964, for us military watches. Benrus watches all prices for benrus watches on chrono24. Could it be that the dial is from milw 46374 specifications fitted to this watch as the milw 46374. These are the first military timepieces ever to be equipped with the patented mbmicrotec h3 permanent light technology. In its span, it encompassed metal and plastic cased watches with both mechanical and quartz movements.
Benrus military milw 46374 50th anniversary reissue vintage watch. Milw46374 is a specification first published on october 30, 1964, for us military watches. Finden sie topangebote fur casio wave solar radiosignal digital sehen schwarz blau gwm5610ba1jf3 bei ebay. Benrus type i sterile issue benrus type ii class a dive watch 276. Hyunsuks military gallery the military watch resource. Seung this is a vietnamera benrus disposable military field watch with manualwind movement and plastic case.
These military watches tend to have stainless steel designs and are constructed with helpful 3hand analog displays, so you can keep track of the time down to the exact second. Mar 10, 2017 1994 benrus milw 46374 reissue what we like. Read on wikipedia edit history talk page print download pdf. Benrus wwii military watch reissue originally posted by crusader it is marketed as a wwii vintage watch, but the caseback engravings and style make it a milw 46374 homage. Benrus milw 46374 vietnam war plastic field watch military army parts stay safe and healthy. While cosmetically similar, the milw 46374 spec was intended as a simple, inexpensive field watch. Im wanting something under around 80 dollars, and with a date complex, black or cream face.