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Benrus GH4 Movement Specifications, Beat Rate & Dimensions

BENRUS • Benrus GH4 DIAMETER: 31.6 mm | JEWELS: 17 Jewels | FREQ: 18,000 BPH ARCHIVE SPEC
Original Horological Blueprint • Benrus Benrus GH4 Architecture

Technical Caliber Datasheet

ManufacturerBenrus
Caliber ReferenceBenrus GH4
Movement TypeManual
Diameter (Lignes)—
Diameter (mm)31.58 mm
Height / Thickness—
Jewel Count17 Jewels
Beat Rate / Frequency18,000 BPH
Lift Angle51°
Power Reserve38 hours
EscapementSwiss Lever
Production Period1945

Historical Reference & Restoration Notes

The Benrus GH4 is a celebrated example of vintage precision engineering. Featuring 17 jewels and operating at 18,000 BPH, surviving examples are prized by collectors and restorers.

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