Vintage Benrus ladies' manual-wind wristwatch 17-jewel

These mid-century timepieces were often designed as cocktail or dress watches, typically dating from the 1940s to the 1960s. The watch features a classic oval-shaped case with decorative lugs. The dial is signed Benrus and typically includes 17 Jewels. Similar models from this era often utilize a 10K gold-filled or gold-plated bezel with a stainless steel back. It is paired with a 6” matching gold-tone expansion (stretch) band, which was a common feature for comfort and style in mid-century ladies' watches. This is a mechanical hand-wound watch, meaning it requires regular manual winding to function and does not use a battery