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Benrus Type II

Post by Chocodove » Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:10 am

LE of 500. $1500. SOPROD movement.

https://www.benrus.com/pages/type-ii?mc ... 832c0abf85

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by BBK357 » Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:24 am

Oh man oh man.

I will have one eventually, bad timing for me but I’ve always loved the type 2 dial.
Like the type 1, I had an MKii Blackwater with this dial and it was a huge regret selling.

This is so cool since since Marathon dropped the ball when they announced 2 years aid they were going to have a new SS navigator. I’ve heard conflicting stories of that is still happening, but no updates in over a year.

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Post by tmw » Mon Jul 11, 2022 7:31 am

I want one. Been wanting the Type 2 dial forever.
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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by River Rat » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:23 am

Nice to own an original US issued one
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Post by ncstate1201 » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:53 am

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by AtomicTom » Mon Jul 11, 2022 8:53 am

Alright, now that’s cool Todd, or actually too cool !! 8-) 8-)

I mean it looks basically identical to the original from here.
Plus you get all the modern day bezel, and whistles at the
same time. Just looks fantastic ! ..All of those do honestly
you guys. :o

Can’t thank you enough for the news Todd !!!

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Benrus Type II

Post by Wario406 » Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:17 am

BBK357 wrote:Oh man oh man.

I will have one eventually, bad timing for me but I’ve always loved the type 2 dial.
Like the type 1, I had an MKii Blackwater with this dial and it was a huge regret selling.

This is so cool since since Marathon dropped the ball when they announced 2 years aid they were going to have a new SS navigator. I’ve heard conflicting stories of that is still happening, but no updates in over a year.

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1. Your Blackwater is in very good hands ;-)
2. The Marathon is quartz :-(
3. The Benrus is cool…


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Post by Wario406 » Mon Jul 11, 2022 9:20 am

River Rat wrote:Nice to own an original US issued one
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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by pbj204 » Tue Jul 26, 2022 3:50 pm

One just hit watchrecon. $1050 OBO

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by deepcdvr » Tue Jul 26, 2022 6:21 pm

FAK

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This is hot
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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by CarloDWC » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:49 am

One of my favorite dials... :grin: :thumbsup:

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by toxicavenger » Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:03 pm

they haven't sold out like the last ones did. i wonder what happened to the hype train? are there any blogs covering this release?

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by logan2z » Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:20 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:03 pm
they haven't sold out like the last ones did. i wonder what happened to the hype train? are there any blogs covering this release?
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/benrus-deb ... ion-watch/

https://wornandwound.com/benrus-recaptu ... -ii-diver/

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by toxicavenger » Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:54 pm

logan2z wrote:
Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:20 pm
toxicavenger wrote:
Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:03 pm
they haven't sold out like the last ones did. i wonder what happened to the hype train? are there any blogs covering this release?
https://www.ablogtowatch.com/benrus-deb ... ion-watch/

https://wornandwound.com/benrus-recaptu ... -ii-diver/
thanks drew :salute:

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by streetracer101 » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:47 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:03 pm
they haven't sold out like the last ones did. i wonder what happened to the hype train? are there any blogs covering this release?
Potential buyers might have noticed the abysmal resale of the type 1. It's a great watch, but as I said when it was first released, it's not a $1500 watch...and I own one.

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by hoppyjr » Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:50 pm

I sold my Type I, but to do it again I’d have kept it. Sometimes we don’t know which ones made an emotional connection until they’re gone.

I’d buy a Type II but frankly I’m happy with my stable and feel like I’m close to done.

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by streetracer101 » Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:13 pm

hoppyjr wrote:
Wed Jul 27, 2022 8:50 pm
I sold my Type I, but to do it again I’d have kept it. Sometimes we don’t know which ones made an emotional connection until they’re gone.

I’d buy a Type II but frankly I’m happy with my stable and feel like I’m close to done.
You have a great stable atm. I'd like an FXD, but I still have the U50 pro purchase looming over me, so I am on a spending hiatus.

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by toxicavenger » Thu Jul 28, 2022 9:41 am

For this kind of price I think an ETA would have been a better choice.

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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by sierra11b » Sat Jul 30, 2022 6:59 pm

toxicavenger wrote:
Wed Jul 27, 2022 6:03 pm
they haven't sold out like the last ones did. i wonder what happened to the hype train? are there any blogs covering this release?
Recession, inflation? I haven’t bought shit since having to pay $6 gallon for gas.

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Benrus Type II

Post by BBK357 » Tue Aug 02, 2022 8:59 am

I love it. I plan on getting one this fall/winter for sure.

I actually loved the Type 2 dial before I even cared about the Type 1 dial.
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Re: Benrus Type II

Post by Wario406 » Tue Aug 02, 2022 10:17 am

Not me - Im a Type 1 guy all the way! Love the clean face

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Benrus Type II

Post by BBK357 » Tue Aug 02, 2022 1:48 pm

Wario406 wrote:Not me - Im a Type 1 guy all the way! Love the clean face

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Post by Wario406 » Tue Aug 02, 2022 7:26 pm

BBK357 wrote:
Wario406 wrote:Not me - Im a Type 1 guy all the way! Love the clean face

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