Product Description
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Band Material: Black & White Nylon
Product Measurements
Product Condition
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Overall Condition: Fair, overall condition for its age.
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Functions: Running and keeping time. Fast 15 Seconds a Day, Amplitude 281, Beat Error 0.7
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Case: There are scratches on the case.
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Crystal: There are scratches on the crystal.
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Dial: The dial has light scratches on it.
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Hands: There is discoloration on the hands.
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Band: The band has some wear on it.
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Additional Information: The Benrus DTU-2A/P field watch was a military-issued timepiece used by U.S. troops in the Vietnam War between 1964 and 1969. Featuring an easy-to-read black dial with a 12- and 24-hour scale. A vintage 1969 model is the original military-issue field watch manufactured under the MIL-W-3818B specification. These are sought after by collectors for their historical significance.
About the brand: Founded in 1921 in New York City - Benrus made its mark as a producer of fine watches. Importing Swiss movements and casing them in the City, Benrus found its way into specialized production very quickly, as by 1929 they produced the official watch for United Airlines. In the 1960’s - the brand really took off, and produced watches for troops in Vietnam, as well as many iconic dive and sport models such as the Ultra Deep and Type II. The brand is still around today, producing watches in the same vein as their most iconic models.
