Benrus Watches DTU PhantomvsDamasko DK36
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Measurements
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DTU Phantom
DK36
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
n/a
Thickness
10.7mm
n/a
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$1,595
n/a
Movement
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 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.
Owners widely praise the Damasko DK36 for its exceptional legibility, ice-hardened steel construction, and robust build quality, making it a versatile and seemingly indestructible tool watch. The watch is also lauded for its German engineering and value proposition. One owner dislikes the dial design, specifically the explorer-style numerals and faux patina, preferring an applied numeral alternative. On balance, owners rate the Damasko DK36 highly for its tool-like durability and legibility at its price point.
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