Bidspirit auction | Benrus Three-Star 25 Jewels Automatic

Benrus Three-Star 25 Jewels Automatic Gold Electroplated Wristwatch - A Benrus self-winding wristwatch from the Three-Star series. The timepiece features a round case with a 20-micron gold electroplated bezel and a stainless steel back. The silver-tone dial is decorated with a textured linen finish and features applied gold-tone hour markers, including a stylized Arabic numeral 12, and gold-tone hands. The dial is marked with the printed name BENRUS followed by three gold-tone stars. Below the center arbor, the dial is marked 25 JEWELS and SELFWINDING, with SWISS printed at the six o'clock edge. The case back bears several circular stamps, including the words SELFWINDING WATERPROOF DUSTPROOF. Centered on the case back is the series designation reading SERIES # 7001 - OPEN THRU CRYSTAL. The name BENRUS appears within a rectangular cartouche, followed by the material specifications 20 MICRON GOLD ELECTROPLATE BEZEL and ST. STEEL BACK. This mechanical watch runs. The watch is presented as a head only, without a strap or bracelet. Case diameter: 34 mm. The watch case shows significant and heavy wear to the gold electroplating, particularly on the lugs and case sides where the base metal is exposed and exhibits green verdigris and oxidation (photo 3, 4, 5, and 6). There is a visible gap and accumulation of debris between the case back and the bezel visible in the side profiles (photo 3 and 4). The crown exhibits brassing and plating loss (photo 4). The acrylic crystal displays light surface scratches throughout (photo 1). The dial shows minor aging and spotting around the outer periphery (photo 1).