DTU UB
DTU UB
The BENRUS "DTU", originally issued in 1964, was the result of modifications requested by the US military for combat watch specifications in the early 60s. The revision was meant to simplify the requirements for a 17-jewel hacking wristwatch with an extended service life. BENRUS created the DTU-2A/P per this request, which subsequently led to the development of the iconic Type I.
Since its inception in 1921, BENRUS has remained an American watchmaking company rooted in supporting the US military. The 1960s saw a major evolution as BENRUS became a key supplier and was the first military supplier to win the commission of the MIL-W-3818B contract to produce a field watch for U.S. soldiers in Vietnam. Both the steel and later plastic version of what has become nicknamed the ‘DTU’ were well received by all troops. The ‘DTU’ was an important model for BENRUS since they were the only company to secure the MIL-W-3818B contract. It was not until the next revision that other brands tried to address the specifications.
Specifications
- Case Diameter: 38 mm
- Case Height: 10,70 mm
- Lug Width: 20 mm
- Lug to lug length: 44.90 mm
- Sandblasted 316L stainless steel bronze PVD case w/ screw-down crown
- Double domed sapphire crystal
- Double anti-reflective coating
- Old Radium Super-LumiNova on dial markers and hands
- ETA 2892 42-hour power reserve
- 10 ATM water resistance
- Leather brown strap with pin buckle
- Closed case back, sandblasted bronze PVD
- Swiss Made
User Guide
Swiss made
All BENRUS watches are designed, engineered and made in Switzerland in La Chaux-de-Fonds using the highest quality components with Swiss ETA movements.
Water resistant
From 100M to 370 M (300 to 1200FT)
Built To Military Standards
With models meetings or exceeding their original military specifications (Mil-Spec), all BENRUS watches are built to withstand the harshest environments whether dress, sport or military designs. You can always rely on your BENRUS timepiece to keep you on time.
Swiss made
All BENRUS watches are designed, engineered and made in Switzerland in La Chaux-de-Fonds using the highest quality components with Swiss ETA movements.
Water resistant
From 100M to 370 M (300 to 1200FT)
Built To Military Standards
With models meetings or exceeding their original military specifications (Mil-Spec), all BENRUS watches are built to withstand the harshest environments whether dress, sport or military designs. You can always rely on your BENRUS timepiece to keep you on time.