Founded in New York City by three Romanian-American brothers in 1921, BENRUS has been making history for more than a century. The DTU Collection is BENRUS’ homage to the MIL-W-3818B standard, a military-spec field watch produced by the brand from 1964 to 1969 for the US military.
The DTU Phantom offers a modern interpretation of the military classic. Featuring a 38mm black PVD coated stainless steel case, the DTU Phantom showcases an alternative version of the 1960s model, with a blacked-out look perfect for clandestine operations.
The Phantom feature an ETA 2892. This Swiss-made automatic movement features 21 jewels, hacking, hand winding, a frequency of 28,800 beats per hour, and a power reserve of at least 42 hours.
- Case: Black PVD-Coated Stainless Steel
- Dial: Black
- Movement: ETA 2892
- Winding: Automatic
- Lens: Domed Sapphire
- Strap: Green Nylon
- Water Res.: 100m
- Diameter: 38mm
- Length: 45.1mm
- Thickness: 10.7mm
- Lug Width: 20mm
- Swiss-Made
- Warranty: 24 Months
Benrus was founded in New York by Benjamin Lazrus and his two brothers and took its name from the first syllable of his name and the last syllable of the family name. The three young men combined $5,000 in savings and started importing Swiss watch movements and casing them in New York City. They headquartered the fledgling company in the iconic Hippodrome building, nestled in the jewelry district and what is known to still be the “heart” of the City. Today, the company’s headquarters remains in the same location.
