Benrus Watches DTU ShieldvsErebus Watches Twenty-Four

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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 Shield at true scale

DTU Shield

Erebus Watches Twenty-Four at true scale

Twenty-Four

Diameter

38mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.9mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

11.6mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,595

n/a

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Miyota 9000

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
40mm
Thickness
10.7mm
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
47mm

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
n/a
Lume
Old Radium Super-LumiNova
BGW9 Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Miyota 9000
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
n/a

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
n/a
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Reviews

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

Benrus Watches DTU Shield

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.

Erebus Watches Twenty-Four

Owners widely praise the Erebus Watches Twenty-Four for its comfortable wearability and appealing color options, with one owner specifically noting the helpfulness of the included strap adjustment tool. The watch offers a novel 24-hour display within a robust field watch design, featuring a 40mm case with 100m water resistance. Some find the dial text too prominent and contrasty, while others debate if its 12-hour movement qualifies it as a true 24-hour watch. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Erebus Twenty-Four a solid offering, particularly for its unique aesthetic and value.

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