Benrus Watches DTU ShieldvsTudor 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.

Benrus Watches DTU Shield at true scale

DTU Shield

Tudor Ranger at true scale

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 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10.7mm
12mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.9mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Silver
n/a
Lume
Old Radium Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
MT5402
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
70h

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.

Tudor Ranger

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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