1970s Benrus Techni-Quartz Digital Watch with Red LED Display
CASE & DIAL
35.4mm wide; 13.2mm thick; 42.0mm lug to lug height
Gold-plated base metal case and bezel (brushed)
5x1 red stick segment LED display
Acrylic crystal
Silver-tone 316L Stainless Steel case back (brushed)
BAND
Original gold-plated signed 316L Stainless Steel bracelet (19.0mm lugs, 24.5mm at the lugs to 15.0mm at the clasp; brushed)
CALIBER (Module)
Benrus Techni-Quartz with stick LED display; 5x1 red stick segment LED display
This module is Benrus’ simple answer to a quartz movement during the “Great Quartz Watch Race”, in which they took their traditional Swiss ETA movement (used in their mechanical watches) and “modified” it to accomodate a Motorola of USA electronic module. Early versions retained the slots where the mainspring and balance would normally be located.
Demand button at 2:00: 1st press-hours/minutes, 1st press continued-flashing seconds; Demand button at 8:00: 1st press-month/date; set button at 3:00: time/date set
I’m known to locate certain things from time to time.
A museum piece for sure - especially love the packaging.
I note it has two battery hatches - how often do they need replacing?
This #vintage digital #benrus is super cool! I know this is a vintage piece but for me it still has a touch of futuristic design that makes it look awesome 😎