Bidspirit auction | Vintage Benrus Automatic Day-Date 14K

Vintage Benrus Automatic Day-Date 14K Gold Electroplate and Stainless Steel Wristwatch - This vintage Benrus automatic wristwatch features a cushion-style case with a 14 karat gold electroplated bezel and a stainless steel case back. The sunburst champagne dial is set with applied gold-tone baton indices and features a day-date aperture at the 3 o'clock position. The dial is marked with reference numbers 7130 and 350 at the bottom. The watch is equipped with an integrated gold-tone mesh Milanese bracelet with an embossed Benrus fold-over clasp. The signed crown displays the raised Benrus logo. The case back is inscribed with information regarding its construction, including the instruction to open through the crystal. The movement is automatic, and the watch runs. Total length: 7.75 inches Case size: 38mm wide including crown; 40mm lug-to-lug. The timepiece shows moderate scratching to the crystal consistent with age. There is significant wear and thinning to the gold electroplating on the case edges and corners. The integrated mesh bracelet exhibits visible verdigris and oxidation on the underside near the case connections, along with general tarnishing to the gold-tone finish.