Item Specifics:** - **Brand:** Benrus - **Model / Dial Reference:** 3249 / 147 - **Case Reference:** 3247 (Monocoque front-loading case) - **Movement:** Benrus Caliber 347 Automatic (Self-Winding Mechanical) - **Year of Manufacture:** 1964 Vintage - **Bezel/Case Material:** Gold-Tone Base Metal Bezel with a Stainless Steel Casing - **Case Back Stamp:** "Base Metal Bezel" & "Open Thru Crystal" - **Dial:** Beautiful Silver Sunburst dial with distinctive applied gold block hour markers - **Features:** Automatic calendar date window at 3 o'clock, sweeping center seconds, signed "B" factory crown - **Band:** Premium supple brown leather strap upgraded with an aftermarket gold-plated butterfly deployment safety clasp
**Condition Details:** - **Movement / Functionality:** The vintage Caliber 347 automatic mechanical movement is running well and keeping time. Self-winding rotor spins freely. Crown turns smoothly. - **Dial & Hands:** Pristine cosmetic condition. The silver sunburst pattern retains its vibrant original finish, and the faceted block markers catch lighting brilliantly. - **Crystal:** Original acrylic dome crystal is structurally sound with no cracks, showing a typical light network of superficial surface hairlines and swirls from age. - **Case & Bezel:** Honest vintage condition. The high-polished gold-tone bezel shows minor expected surface contact marks and slight thinning of the plating at the sharpest edges of the lugs. - **Case Back:** The stainless steel rear section shows distinct factory text stamps alongside a network of surface scratch marks from years of storage handling. - **Strap & Clasp:** Leather band is soft and exceptionally clean. The added double-fold butterfly clasp operates crisply, snapping securely shut to protect the watch while on the wrist.
Please closely inspect all high-resolution macro photos as they serve as the absolute best guide to the cosmetic condition of this wonderful, functioning mid-century timekeeper.
**Shipping & Handling:** Ships securely padded and wrapped via USPS Ground Advantage to ensure a safe transition.