Benrus Gold-Tone Men's Wristwatch with Expansion Band

The item is a Benrus men's wristwatch, characterized by its gold-tone metal casing and an associated expansion band. The watch features a round, off-white or cream-colored dial with what appear to be applied gold-tone indices for hour markers, although some may be numerical, particularly at the 12 position where Roman numerals 'XII' can be faintly discerned. A date window is visible at the 3 o'clock position. The hands are gold-tone, with a slender hour and minute hand and a thin sweep second hand. The watch case and band exhibit a uniform gold-tone coloration, suggesting either gold plating or a gold-filled construction, typical of vintage watches from the mid-20th century. The expansion band features a 'brick link' or 'ladder' style design, commonly made of spring-loaded segments to allow for easy donning and removal, without clasps. The overall visible condition suggests moderate wear consistent with its age, including potential scratches on the crystal and the watch case, and some possible fading or wear of the gold finish, although this is difficult to confirm definitively from the provided image. There are no obvious signs of severe damage such as dents or significant corrosion. The craftsmanship appears to be of standard quality for mass-produced mechanical watches of its era, indicating a reliable, everyday timepiece rather than a high-luxury item. The visible presence of 'Benrus' on the dial, combined with the general aesthetic, points to a likely manufacturing period between the 1950s and 1970s. The watch currently displays the time pointing towards what looks like 10:10, a common time setting for watch photography due to aesthetic balance.