This Vietnam-era Benrus military watch was issued in October of 1968 and features a rare dial variant with a lumed 12 o-clock that is much more sought after compared to the standard counterpart. This was designed for added legibility in high stress situations and although subtle, adds a great amount of character to its overall beauty.

With most of the Benrus military watch attention focused on the Type 1 and Type 2, we believe these simple field watches stand to be more appreciated in the future, especially as the scholarship grows on them. One such example is a Phillips auction from 2019 which was the first officially confirmed the use of a “DTU” by a CIA operative during Vietnam. Furthermore, this model was of course the predecessor to the famed Type 1 and Type 2, first originating in 1964.

CONDITION REPORT

Dial: All of the tritium luminous plots are present and have aged evenly. There are no notable blemishes to note of.

Hands: All luminous material is intact and matches the dial color. They are correct for the reference.

Case: The center of the case back appears indented, perhaps on the battlefield. It is not affecting the functions of the watch however. Appears unpolished and displays honest signs of use consistent with age. Correct Benrus “dash” signed crown.

Crystal: Clear. It is a genuine new old stock service replacement.

SPECIFICATIONS

Reference: DTU-2A/P MIL-W-3818B

Dimensions: 34mm wide, 18mm lug width.

Movement: Manual wind DR2 F2.

Accessories: Phoenix NATO-Style strap in olive green.

The movement was serviced by our watchmaker, is running well on our timegrapher and comes with our 1-year mechanical warranty.

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