The SAGA:
From Benrus, themselves:
“The BENRUS "DTU", originally issued in 1964, was the result of modifications requested by the US military for combat watch specifications in the early 60s. The revision was meant to simplify the requirements for a 17-jewel hacking wristwatch with an extended service life. BENRUS created the DTU-2A/P per this request, which subsequently led to the development of the iconic Type I.
The original DTU-2A/P featured a parkerized steel case, black dial with numerals and indices in white and an inner ring with military time, hands filled with luminescent paint (tritium), a fully luminous second hand and an acrylic crystal. The movement used was BENRUS’ DR2 F2, which was a Swiss Made 11.5 ligne, 17-jewel hand-wound movement with hacking capability.”
Tech Specs:
Reference: DTU-2A/P MIL-W-3818B
Year of manufacture: May 1969
Serial Number: 023XXX
Dial: Excellent luminous 12 dial with honey-colored luminous and perfectly matching hands
Case: Excellent, totally unpolished and original case with clear engravings and original dimple crown. exceedingly light surface wear throughout with an oxide spot between seven and eight o’clock. I could remove it, but I think it adds to the wabi-sabi of the watch.
Bracelet: NOS vintage ZULU strap in brown.
Movement: BENRUS DR2 F2
Accessories: Asking Siri to play more Credence