Benrus Watches DTU PhantomvsTudor Ranger
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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.
DTU Phantom
Ranger
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
n/a
Thickness
10.7mm
lowest
12mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
70h
highest
MSRP
$1,595
n/a
Movement
ETA 2892-A2
MT5402
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.
Owners widely praise the Tudor Ranger for its rugged, worry-free versatility and clean dial legibility, with one owner noting it looks better with wear. Reviewers flag sharp case edges and dial typography as detracting from its appeal, while some owners find the painted markers and fauxtina dial less appealing than other collections or wish for a smaller case size. Accuracy ranges from +1/+2 to about -6 s/day. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Tudor Ranger's robust build and confident feel, with its clean dial and tool-like character being key strengths for many.
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