Benrus Watches DTU PhantomvsBOLDR Supply Co. Venture Un-Dark Lt Ed

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Benrus Watches DTU Phantom at true scale

DTU Phantom

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Un-Dark Lt Ed at true scale

Venture Un-Dark Lt Ed

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.9mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

12mm

Water Resistance

100m

200m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,595

$339

lowest

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Miyota 8217

Case

4 specs
Thickness
10.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
44mm
Material
Stainless Steel, Black PVD
Titanium
Water Resistance
100m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Miyota 8217
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$339
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Benrus Watches DTU Phantom

Owners widely appreciate the Benrus Watches DTU Phantom as a faithful reissue, with one owner specifically praising the 38mm case size. The watch features 100m water resistance, a screw-down crown, and a double-domed sapphire crystal with anti-reflective coating. One owner reported their DTU-2A/P ran at +5 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the Benrus Watches DTU Phantom highly for its faithful reissue aesthetics and practical specifications.

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Un-Dark Lt Ed

BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Un-Dark Lt Ed is widely praised as a desirable daily watch for its clean design, legibility, and compact 38mm titanium case, which owners find well-suited for smaller wrists. Reviewers highlight its straightforward, durable, and lightweight nature, making it a joy for daily wear. The unique dial commemorates the "radium girls" and the watch is a limited edition of 99 pieces. Owners appreciate its 200m water resistance and affordability, with one reviewer calling it a top value proposition for its sub-$400 price, citing the titanium case, automatic movement, sapphire crystal, and screw-down crown as exceptional. Some owners note the finishing is just okay and the Miyota movement is basic, with a common desire for a date function. The stock NATO strap is considered just okay and a bit too thick. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the BOLDR Supply Co. Venture Un-Dark Lt Ed highly for its exceptional value and comfortable, legible design at the price point.