Here's a great, mint condition example of an Ernst Benz Chronoflite watch with a GMT complication (ETA 2893-2), from the Ernst Benz Great Circle collection. I believe this watch retailed at over $3,000 when new. Boxes (inner and outer) and papers are included. The watch as pictured is mounted on a genuine Ernst Benz leather strap, though I originally bought it on the steel bracelet (worn maybe twice). I'm including both, plus an interesting NATO strap for a totally different look. It's truly an elegant yet versatile piece of great Swiss watchmaking by a premium niche brand.
In a sale, I'm looking for $1,150 including Paypal and insured shipping within Canada; shipping to USA extra at actual cost.
Trades: Open to trades up or down - must have boxes and papers, and be in excellent condition - nothing over 43.5mm and no quartz. Let me know what you have and I'll let you know if I'm interested.
Please note: lowballers will be politely ignored, but ... any/all reasonable offers will be considered and responded to.
Reason for Selling: You know the story - as much as I love and admire this piece every time I put it on (sometimes the detail on the dial mesmerizes me!), it's just not getting enough wrist time due to competition with the rest of my timepieces! And so, I've decided to dangle this on the market.
If you're not already familiar with the brand, visit http://www.ernstbenz.com/ . Here's some info taken from their website:
Model: Ernst Benz Chronoflite GMT 20521B, Original Retail over $3,000
Size: 40mm (not incl crown)
Movement: Swiss Automatic ETA 2893-2, Incabloc shock protection, Glucydur Balance, Nivarox Alloy Hairspring
Functions: Hour, Minute, Seconds, Date, GMT
Bezel: Rotating bezel
Dial: Black with polished metal detail
Lume: on hour markers, hour/minute/GMT hands
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistant: 5 ATM
Bracelets/Straps included:
Picture above: everything included in the package (inner box is hidden in the outer box in this photo)
Picture above: shows the watch on leather strap as well as the original stainless steel bracelet it came with.
Picture above: closer view of the SS bracelet. Note the curved lug ends for an integrated finish.
Picture above: inside of leather strap. Very little wear.
Picture above: the inner box is gorgeous - a glossy black.
Picture above: inner box open with watch on pillow.
Picture above: Signed Ernst Benz crown.
The only real flaw to my eye in the whole package is I discovered the outer box is ripped at the corner as pictured in the photo below:
Feel free to email/pm with any questions. Thanks.
In a sale, I'm looking for $1,150 including Paypal and insured shipping within Canada; shipping to USA extra at actual cost.
Trades: Open to trades up or down - must have boxes and papers, and be in excellent condition - nothing over 43.5mm and no quartz. Let me know what you have and I'll let you know if I'm interested.
Please note: lowballers will be politely ignored, but ... any/all reasonable offers will be considered and responded to.
Reason for Selling: You know the story - as much as I love and admire this piece every time I put it on (sometimes the detail on the dial mesmerizes me!), it's just not getting enough wrist time due to competition with the rest of my timepieces! And so, I've decided to dangle this on the market.
If you're not already familiar with the brand, visit http://www.ernstbenz.com/ . Here's some info taken from their website:
THE HISTORY
As an aviator and inventor, Ernst Benz was distinctly aware of the need for accurate and instantly legible instruments while airborne. He came to develop an innovative aircraft instrument chronograph based on World War ll aviator military models. This design, The Benz Micro Aircraft Chronograph, became standard equipment for many single-engine planes, military trainers, jets and sailplanes, first in Europe and then throughout the world.
GREAT CIRCLE
The Great Circle collection is designed, developed and produced in Switzerland, a land forever associated with precision, creativity and talented artisans dedicated to maintaining their unrivaled watchmaking traditions. An extremely efficient timekeeper and genuine wrist instrument, The Great Circle Collection demonstrates the highest level of craftsmanship and thanks to the technological skill of the Ernst Benz workshops, these exceptionally finished timepieces are destined to become legends in the world of watchmaking.</div>
As an aviator and inventor, Ernst Benz was distinctly aware of the need for accurate and instantly legible instruments while airborne. He came to develop an innovative aircraft instrument chronograph based on World War ll aviator military models. This design, The Benz Micro Aircraft Chronograph, became standard equipment for many single-engine planes, military trainers, jets and sailplanes, first in Europe and then throughout the world.
GREAT CIRCLE
The Great Circle collection is designed, developed and produced in Switzerland, a land forever associated with precision, creativity and talented artisans dedicated to maintaining their unrivaled watchmaking traditions. An extremely efficient timekeeper and genuine wrist instrument, The Great Circle Collection demonstrates the highest level of craftsmanship and thanks to the technological skill of the Ernst Benz workshops, these exceptionally finished timepieces are destined to become legends in the world of watchmaking.</div>
Model: Ernst Benz Chronoflite GMT 20521B, Original Retail over $3,000
Size: 40mm (not incl crown)
Movement: Swiss Automatic ETA 2893-2, Incabloc shock protection, Glucydur Balance, Nivarox Alloy Hairspring
Functions: Hour, Minute, Seconds, Date, GMT
Bezel: Rotating bezel
Dial: Black with polished metal detail
Lume: on hour markers, hour/minute/GMT hands
Crystal: Sapphire
Water Resistant: 5 ATM
Bracelets/Straps included:
- Ernst Benz Stainless Steel bracelet with signed deployant clasp (sized for smaller wrist but all original links included)
- Ernst Benz calf skin leather strap with signed Ernst Benz buckle (over $100 value)
- Black/Red/Gray NATO strap (worn once) for a totally different look
- Ernst Benz calf skin leather strap with signed Ernst Benz buckle (over $100 value)
- Black/Red/Gray NATO strap (worn once) for a totally different look
Picture above: everything included in the package (inner box is hidden in the outer box in this photo)
Picture above: shows the watch on leather strap as well as the original stainless steel bracelet it came with.
Picture above: closer view of the SS bracelet. Note the curved lug ends for an integrated finish.
Picture above: inside of leather strap. Very little wear.
Picture above: the inner box is gorgeous - a glossy black.
Picture above: inner box open with watch on pillow.
Picture above: Signed Ernst Benz crown.
The only real flaw to my eye in the whole package is I discovered the outer box is ripped at the corner as pictured in the photo below:
Feel free to email/pm with any questions. Thanks.