Benrus Watches DTU ShieldvsHamilton Khaki Field Murph

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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

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph at true scale

Khaki Field Murph

Diameter

38mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.9mm

n/a

Thickness

10.7mm

lowest

11.1mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,595

$1,045

lowest

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Hamilton H-10

Case

2 specs
Thickness
10.7mm
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
Black
Lume
Old Radium Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Hamilton H-10
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,595
$1,045
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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.

Hamilton Khaki Field Murph

The Hamilton Khaki Field Murph is widely praised for its excellent value, with owners and reviewers consistently highlighting its sub-$1000 price point. The 38mm case size is frequently cited as a key strength, offering a comfortable and classic wearing experience. Reviewers favor the white dial for its crisp appearance and versatility with different straps, though the included leather strap is noted as stiff and subpar. Some owners and reviewers point out that the beige lume can be difficult to read and that the omission of the "Eureka" Morse code from the seconds hand on this 38mm model is a missed detail for fans of the film. One owner reports exceptional accuracy with the H-10 movement, running at -1 second per week. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Murph highly for its comfortable 38mm size and exceptional value.

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