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Benrus DT-2AP Field Watch Reissue

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Designed after the iconic DTU-2 A/P MIL-W-3818, which was created by demand for an upgraded wristwatch that served the needs of soldiers in the field during the Vietnam War, the reissue DTU-2AP Field Watch retains the stylings of the original, with the inner 24-hour track on the dial and the bead-blasted case.  Benrus was awarded the sole contract by the US Military to produce these timepieces in 1964 through the decade’s end.  Their popularity remains today among collectors of military nostalgia.  
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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 Fond 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 facilitated a relationship with the US Military during World War II, contracting with them to manufacture timing elements for munitions and, later, tool watches for service members during the Vietnam War.

The Watch:

The Benrus DTU-2AP Field Watch Reissue features a 39.5mm bead-blasted stainless steel case with a domed acrylic crystal.  The black dial features Arabic numeral hour markers and an inner 24-hour track.  Powered by an automatic Sellita SW200 movement, the DTU-2AP features a 38-hour power reserve and a water resistance rating of 50 meters.

The Details:

This Benrus DTU-2AP Field Watch Reissue includes an aftermarket NATO strap with a stainless steel buckle.

Brand | Benrus

Reference | MIL-W-3818B

Movement | Sellita SW200

Model | DTU-2AP Reissue

Strap | Nato Strap

Crystal | Acrylic

Style | Field Watches

Case Width | 39mm

Case Height | 12.8mm

Lug Width | 20mm

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