During the 1970s, military specification watches like the original BENRUS Type I and Type II set the benchmark for clandestine operational timepieces issued to U.S. Special Forces.
Bringing that rugged combat heritage directly into the modern era, the Benrus Type 3X Zulu Green ($2,950) reinterprets historical mil-spec design through advanced high-tech materials and modern GMT functionality.
* Case Geometry: 42.0mm Diameter × 12.5mm Thickness (20mm Lug Width)
* Material Build: Lightweight Composite Carbon & Titanium Chassis
* Engine: Swiss-Made ETA 2893 Automatic GMT (42-Hour Power Reserve)
* Dial & Lume: Matte Green w/ Old Radium Super-LumiNova
* Depth Rating: 200 Metres / 20 ATM w/ Screw-Down Crown
* Magnetic Shielding: 250 Gauss Anti-Magnetic ResistanceSwiss GMT Mechanics & Modern Field Specs
Rather than reproducing a basic three-hand layout, Benrus elevates the Type 3X Zulu by incorporating a Swiss-made ETA 2893 automatic movement.
Operating at 28,800 vibrations per hour (4Hz), this robust calibre adds an independent 24-hour hand for seamless dual-time tracking.
The engine is housed inside an ultra-tough 42mm composite carbon and titanium case, offering exceptional structural rigidity while remaining remarkably light on the wrist.
To withstand harsh tactical environments, the watch features 250-gauss anti-magnetic protection and a unidirectional rotating titanium dive bezel fitted with an aluminium inner ring. A single-domed sapphire crystal with double anti-reflective coating shields the dial against harsh glare in bright sunlight.
“Fusing a composite carbon and titanium shell with a Swiss ETA GMT calibre, the Type 3X Zulu reimagines 1970s special ops horology for modern global travel.”
Old Radium Aesthetics & Functional Utility
The matte green dial pays homage to military camouflage gear while providing effortless legibility.
Applied markers and hands are filled with Old Radium Super-LumiNova, casting a warm vintage glow in low-light conditions while providing crisp nocturnal contrast.
| Feature Specification | Horological Detail |
| Retail Price | $2,950 USD (~£2,300 GBP) |
| Case Construction | Composite Carbon & Titanium Body |
| Glass Type | Single-Domed Sapphire w/ Double AR Coating |
| Movement Engine | Swiss ETA 2893 Automatic GMT |
| Strap Fitment | Tactical Tan & Green Velcro Fabric Strap |
Complete with a titanium closed caseback and 200 metres of water resistance, the Benrus Type 3X Zulu Green stands out as a high-performance tool watch for collectors who demand military provenance and lightweight durability.
