KXZ — Benrus, Central, Kelton
| ID | 183 |
|---|---|
| Code | KXZ |
| Resume | Benrus, Central, Kelton |
| Manufacturers | Benrus |
| Active Period | 1936–1971 |
| Description | Benrus Watch Co. (founded 1921 in New York by Romanian-American brothers Benjamin, Oscar, and Ralph Lazrus—name from 'BENjamin lazRUS') and Kelton shared this code. Benrus assembled Swiss movements from La Chaux-de-Fonds into American-cased watches; became a major US military supplier from WWII through Vietnam (MIL-W-3818 standard-issue watch, 1964). Kelton was the French Timex sub-brand, assembled in Besançon from 1955. |
| Created At | May 15, 2026 |
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