Bentima were the higher range of Oris watches, when Oris made the cheaper ones. This Bentima Star still has the hangtag on and is new old stock.
HOW DO WE DATE THIS WATCH?
This particular type of watch is very difficult to date accurately, but the movement design started production in 1955, so the watch can not be older than this. The lume material used was also phased out in the mid fifties, so in this case we can be pretty confident that circa 1955 will be quite accurate.
CONDITION
Today we see Oris as an brand we aspire to, but cost holds us back. It used to be that Oris made quite basic watches and their premium watches, with better movements, were sold under their Bentima Star branding. This cocktail watch has an ETA manual wind movement with 17 jewels, which was mounted in a chromed case with stainless steel screw down back to aid water resistance. There are some tool marks on the case back, which we have to hold our hands up to making, as this small watch is on the very limit of our case back tools. But otherwise the watch is basically as it was when available to buy new. The hang tag still in place on the period correct strap and buckle. The dial had radium lume in the hands – unusual for a ladies watch of this period – and the dial is very clean. The lume will no longer glow, given the age of the watch.
This watch will be supplied with our branded presentation box and our Certificate of Authenticity.
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SIZE
Width with crown 19.7 mm
Width without crown 17.8 mm
Between lugs 9 mm
Lug to lug length 23.6 mm
Case Thickness 7.3 mm
All sizes are approximate. The watch is photographed on a wrist of 150mm/6 inches.
Included with this watch is a 1 month guarantee and free delivery to UK addresses. If you live outside the UK we can still deliver to most countries. Please see our Worldwide Shipping information, or Contact Us. Payment can be made by most credit or debit cards, bank transfer or PayPal.
From 1st September 2021 we will be planting a tree for every watch we sell, working with the International Tree Foundation (Est 1922) to make this business positive on carbon. By buying anything pre owned you are effectively reusing what already exists, but this takes it further and makes us feel good.