Benrus Watches DTU ShieldvsBremont Broadsword
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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 Shield
Broadsword
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
n/a
Thickness
10.7mm
lowest
12.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$1,595
lowest
$3,850
Movement
ETA 2892-A2
Bremont BE-95-2AV
Case
4 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 praise the Benrus DTU Shield for its attractive design and authentic vintage military homage, with one owner noting it received multiple compliments. The 38mm case size is considered by some to be ideal, offering a comfortable and accurate representation of classic field watches. One owner reported overwinding the watch, leading to a need for servicing. The Benrus DTU Shield is priced at CHF 892. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Benrus DTU Shield to be a well-executed and appealing field watch, particularly appreciated for its vintage-inspired aesthetics and comfortable wearability.
Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatility as a GADA watch, its exceptional timekeeping with a COSC-certified movement averaging +0.5 seconds per day, and its hardened case. Some owners also highlight the sandwich dial and impressive build quality and finishing. One owner noted minor marks from strap changes and did not personally bond with the watch. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its robust build, accuracy, and adaptability to different straps and occasions.
The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.
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