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

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Measurements
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DTU Phantom

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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 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.
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