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Benrus Military - Rare "Luminous 12" Dial - 1968
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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.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - Note that we do not cover duties.
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Each watch is carefully inspected and scrutinized to validate authenticity.
We guarantee that every timepiece sold is 100% authentic.
Before purchasing via credit card or other formats, please use the "inquire" form to reach out and discuss a direct payment option. Wires and other money transfer options such as Zelle, Venmo etc. allow us to maintain the most competitive pricing possible for our clients.
We ship packages via insured FedEx priority 2-day, for free.
Hassle free returns: Our inspection period is 5 days. We accept returns without question if you aren't completely satisfied.
Private showings are available for schedule (NY & Tri-State area)
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