Watches at BensonTrade

There are watch brands that get every watch enthusiast excited. Van Speyk is one such watch brand. This Dutch watch brand recently presented an entirely new collection of automatic watches that have become enormously popular in a short time. The Van Speyk Courage and Spirit watches meet the highest standards in terms of technology, finish, and functionality, and are therefore highly appreciated by international watch enthusiasts. In this article, we will delve a little deeper into the brand itself and its beautiful watches.

A stylish and reliable watch certainly need not be unattainable for the true enthusiast today. After all, there are various watch brands to be found within the luxury watch industry that produce high-quality watches at an attractive price. For enthusiasts looking for a combination of high quality, a stylish appearance, and a fair price level, the Dutch watch brand Van Speyk is a name that certainly deserves attention. Van Speyk is a relatively young brand that originated from a clear vision: developing watches that offer the perfect balance between design, technology, and affordability.

Van Speyk watches is a true family business, founded by entrepreneurs with a shared passion for watches. The idea to develop their own collection arose from their own search for the ideal watch. The result is a beautiful collection of watches in which craftsmanship and an eye for detail take center stage, featuring characteristics such as automatic movements, strong sapphire glass, and a transparent case back that offers a stunning view of the watch's movement. What makes the Van Speyk brand even more special is the story behind the name. Van Speyk refers to the Dutch naval hero Jan van Speyk, who was known for his courage and determination. With his famous words, "I'd rather blow myself up," he chose to blow up his ship to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands, and lost his own life in the process.

The Van Speyk collection includes the appealing ‘Courage’ and ‘Spirit’ series, among others. Both series offer very luxurious and distinctive designs, each with its own unique features. In this article, we would like to focus more attention on two models from the Van Speyk Courage series that, in our opinion, certainly deserve your attention. The Van Speyk Courage Steel CSG-B is the first watch we would like to highlight for you. This extremely elegant design features a beautiful watch strap made of calf leather, finished in black. This watch fastens with a handsome folding clasp, which also features the Van Speyk monogram. The watch case is made of stainless steel and has a thickness of 14 mm and a diameter of 41 mm. It is polished and features matte accents, creating a beautiful contrast. The dark grey dial displays not only a beautiful moon phase indicator but also a handy small seconds indicator and power reserve indicator. Furthermore, it features a special sunray dial, creating the illusion of sunbeams. The watch is also equipped with sapphire glass, which, due to its robust nature, is certainly not easily damaged and can literally take a knock.

The heart of the Van Speyk Courage Steel CSG-B is a high-end automatic Swiss movement from the beloved brand STP, featuring a Nivaflex NV mainspring and an Incabloc shock absorber. Furthermore, the movement is finished to perfection with Côtes de Genève. Finally, the Van Speyk Courage Steel CSG-B is water-resistant to 50 meters and boasts a power reserve of 42 hours. All in all, this watch is highly recommended if you are looking for a beautiful timepiece with a unique appearance, featuring renowned Swiss technology, at a competitive price.

The second Van Speyk watch we would like to highlight in this article is the Van Speyk Courage Gold CGB-DB. Thanks to the combination of classic colors and modern details, this watch has a unique look and an extremely luxurious character. This design features a beautiful dark brown watch strap with a sturdy folding clasp. This watch strap is made of the finest Italian leather and is also equipped with a convenient quick-release system, allowing you to change the strap of this watch in an instant whenever you wish. The gold-colored watch case is crafted from stainless steel, has a thickness of 14 mm and a diameter of 41 mm, and features a beautiful transparent case back, revealing the advanced movement. Furthermore, the watch is equipped with an appealing sunray dial, on which sunbeams appear to be visible. The dial is a classic blue color and features a moon phase indicator, small seconds, and power reserve indicator. This watch is also equipped with very strong sapphire glass.

The Van Speyk Courage Gold CGB-DB is powered by a Swiss-made movement from the brand STP, ensuring an extremely reliable foundation. Just like the aforementioned model, this movement features a Nivaflex NV mainspring, an Incabloc shock absorber, and Côtes de Genève. Furthermore, the Van Speyk Courage Gold CGB-DB is also water-resistant up to 50 meters and features a power reserve of 42 hours.

If you are looking for a stylish watch with appealing features and nice extras at an attractive price, the mentioned Van Speyk models are an excellent choice. You can find these designs and many other models from this ambitious brand in our webshop. We supply these watches with a three-year warranty, a luxury leather case, and a clear instruction manual.

When looking for a suitable watch winder for your automatic watches, it is a logical choice to look at Swiss brands. After all, watch accessories equipped with Swiss-made motors are highly regarded, and for good reason. These motors not only offer a reliable winding method, but they are also durable, energy-efficient, and quiet in operation. Moreover, a Swiss-made product must meet various high standards and conditions to be allowed to carry this label.

However, there are also brands to be found in countries other than Switzerland that choose to use Swiss-made motors for the watch winders in their collections. A fine example of such a brand is the Dutch brand Benson. Benson offers a very extensive collection of watch accessories, with a choice of models with diverse capacities and designs featuring different types of motors, including the well-known Swiss-made motors. In this article, we would like to tell you more about a number of models from the Benson Swiss Series. These models are of very high quality, equipped with Swiss-made motors, and are also very stylishly designed.

The first Benson design we would like to take a closer look at is the Benson Swiss Series 2.20 Black. This watch accessory, finished in a timeless black color, offers space for winding two automatic watches simultaneously. Furthermore, this model is fully assembled in the Netherlands. Thanks to its handy size, this watch winder is easy to place and move, and, for example, easy to take to the office. What makes this model extra versatile is the ability to operate on both mains power and batteries. This makes the Benson Swiss Series 2.20 Black ideal for use in a safe or cabinet, allowing you to store your watches and watch winder securely.

In terms of appearance and finish, this model certainly does not fall short compared to larger watch winders. The combination of the sleek design and the luxurious mineral glass door creates a luxurious and chic look. At the same time, this door offers protection against external influences such as dust and condensation, while keeping your watches clearly visible at all times. The inside of the watch winder features soft lining, ensuring your watches are optimally protected against damage. Technically speaking, the Benson Swiss Series 2.20 Black also offers everything you would expect. For instance, the rotor of each watch can be adjusted individually using the clear LCD screen, allowing you to easily determine the direction of rotation and the number of rotations per day. Thanks to the special safety system, the motor is automatically disengaged when you place or remove a watch. Additionally, this model features the CW, CC, and Alt programs and is equipped with overwind protection. Furthermore, this design offers built-in LED lighting. The flexible watch holders also ensure that virtually every automatic watch fits perfectly in this watch winder, regardless of the brand or type.

The second Benson Swiss Series design we are highlighting in this article is the Benson Swiss Series Double 2.20 Walnut. This model features the same compact and sleek design as the previously mentioned model, but this specific design is finished in a distinctive Walnut look. The watch winder is also lockable with a protective glass door. Additionally, this model is equipped with integrated LED lighting. This watch accessory is powered by high-end Swiss-made motors and also features a special safety system for the motors, which disengages them when a watch is changed. The watch winder is adjustable using the modern touchscreen, allowing you to determine the rotation direction and the number of turns per day per watch, among other things. Furthermore, this design also offers the CW, CC, and Alt programs, as well as overwind protection. Finally, the Benson Swiss Series Double 2.20 Walnut operates using the included adapter or on batteries, making this design very flexible.

Last but not least, we would like to mention the Benson Swiss Series Double 2.20 Dark Brown Leather. This design is upholstered in very luxurious patterned dark brown leather, giving it a unique look. With this watch winder, you can power two automatic watches simultaneously. Additionally, this model can be closed with a mineral glass door. This watch accessory also features beautiful built-in LED lighting. The Benson Swiss Series Double 2.20 Dark Brown Leather is further equipped with Swiss-made motors and features a convenient LCD screen, allowing you to change the settings for each watch. Furthermore, this model offers a special safety system for the motor, the CW, CC, and Alt programs, and overwind protection. This accessory is powered by mains electricity using an adapter or by batteries.

For a high-quality watch accessory from the Benson brand, you can visit our webshop. We offer the brand's entire collection and can advise you on a suitable model if desired. The Benson Swiss Series watch winders are supplied by us with a warranty of no less than three years, a manual, and a certificate.