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Benrus

1968 Benrus DTU-2A/P 107590

$495.00
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The 1968 Benrus DTU-2A/P is a classic U.S. military field watch, produced by Benrus for military service during the Vietnam era. Defined by its utilitarian design, highly legible dial, compact stainless steel case, and durable hand-wound movement, the DTU-2A/P embodies the straightforward functionality and rugged character of vintage military timepieces. With its strong historical provenance and unmistakable military aesthetic, the Benrus is an excellent example of American horology and military watches.
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  • The History:

The Benrus company was founded in 1921 by three brothers, Benjamin, Oscar, and S. Ralph Lazrus.  With offices at the landmark Hippodrome building in New York, a factory in La Coux-de-Fonds in Switzerland, which produced the movements for the company, as well as a factory in Connecticut that handled case production and assembly, Benrus quickly grew in popularity following advertising of their Benrus Tank model with Charles Lindbergh, as well as a campaign featuring Babe Ruth wearing one of their Sportsmen model timepieces.  The company built a relationship with the US Military during World War II, contracting to manufacture timing elements for munitions, and later, during the Vietnam War, tool watches for service members.

  • The Watch:

The Benrus DTU-2 A/P features a 34mm parkerized steel case with an acrylic crystal.  The matte black dial has an outer 12-hour analog
display and an inner ring with a 24-hour military time scale.  A 17-jewel Benrus DR2-F2 manual-wind movement powers the DTU-2A/P.

  • The Details:

This Benrus DTU-2A/P dates to 1968 and includes an aftermarket brown leather strap.
Specifications

Brand | Benrus

Reference | MIL-W-3818B

Movement | Caliber DR2-F2

Model | DTU-2A/P

Strap | Leather Strap

Crystal | Acrylic

Style | Field Watches

Case Width | 34mm

Case Height | 10mm

Lug Width | 18mm

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