Benrus Modernizes the Quintessential Military-Issued Field Watch
A larger size, an automatic movement, but the same classic functionality.
In celebration of 100 years of watchmaking, classic American watchmaker Benrus has now brought back its most iconic military field watch, giving its simple yet robust silhouette a modern spin.
Dubbed the DTU-2A/P, the new model is based on a similar timepiece created all the way back in 1964 to meet a military contract, which required a simple, 17-jewel hackable wristwatch that was can both endure the harsh environments of the battlefield and still function impeccably with exception legibility.
Thus the DTU was created, pairing a tough parkerized steel case with a clean black dial with pristine white numeral indices marking both 12 and 24-hour readings. All markers and hands are coated in Super-LumiNova to keep it readable in darker environments, while a double-domed acrylic crystal keeps things clear and classic. The modernized watch is now powered by a Sellita SW200 automatic movement offering a 38-hour power reserve and is finished with a green seatbelt nylon single pass NATO strap to round out its military aesthetic. As an extra touch, there’s also a removable compass on the strap.
For those interested, the new Benrus DTU-2A/P is now available on the company’s website for $595 USD.
Elsewhere in the watch industry, Abu Garcia is also celebrating its 100th anniversary with a new collaboration with Timex.
