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Benrus US Military Diver's Watch Vietnam War
Catalogue information
LastDodo number
3875375
Area
Watches
Title
Benrus US Military Diver's Watch Vietnam War
Brand
Collection / Set
Number
Mil-W-50717
Type
Year
1973
Technique
Time indication
Case material
Watch band material
Keyword
Country
USA
Dimensions
4,2 x 5 cm
Details
During the final years of the Vietnam conflict, members of UDT-SEAL, Green Berets, and Special Forces were issued with the ultimate military dive watch the U.S. Military have ever issued: the Benrus Type I Class A dive watch. These amazingly durable and accurate watches have faithfully accompanied their owners on many dangerous reconnaissance and behind-the-line operations conducted in the hot and steamy jungles of Vietnam. The particular Benrus dive watch reviewed here is a 1976 issue of the Type I Class A model with full military inscriptions on the caseback which was the model commonly issued to UDT-SEAL members. The watch was designated CLASS A, which is essentially the highest classification awarded to military watches.