This Compact, Affordable Field Watch Is Faithful to Its U.S. Military Roots

Gear Patrol highlights how Benrus has revived its iconic field watches, focusing on the DTU-2A/P as a faithful recreation of its Vietnam-era military model. The article notes that the watch preserves its original 34mm sandblasted steel case, unsigned dial, and historically inspired straps, including a leather Bund strap and a green nylon NATO strap.

Gear Patrol emphasizes the watch’s practicality and historical accuracy, while also pointing out the upgrade to the Swiss ETA 2671 automatic movement, offering a 38-hour power reserve. Priced at $990, the DTU-2A/P is praised for delivering an authentic military field watch experience to collectors and enthusiasts today.

Read the full article from Gear Patrol here