Benrus Watches #3061 BORvsVertex Bronze 36 Green

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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 #3061 BOR at true scale

#3061 BOR

Vertex Bronze 36 Green at true scale

Bronze 36 Green

Diameter

39.5mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

9.9mm

lowest

11mm

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,995

lowest

$2,611

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Sellita SW260-1

Case

5 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
36mm
Thickness
9.95mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Bronze

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
n/a

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW260-1
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,611
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Benrus Watches #3061 BOR

The Benrus Watches #3061 BOR is praised for its faithful vintage styling and historical connection, with owners finding it a beautiful and versatile everyday watch. Reviewers note the modern 39.5mm sizing is a positive adaptation of the '60s field watch aesthetic. Some owners express dissatisfaction with the rally strap, with one suggesting a return for a different brand. Accuracy figures vary, with one report of +15 seconds per day and another noting a Soprod P024 movement with a 38-hour power reserve. Overall, owners and reviewers view the Benrus Watches #3061 BOR as a great value microbrand reissue, appreciated for its historical design and everyday wearability.

Vertex Bronze 36 Green

Owners widely praise the Vertex Bronze 36 Green for its excellent build quality, comfortable 36mm wearability, and exceptionally bright, legible dial with Super Luminova numerals. Some owners, however, express a preference for a slightly larger 38mm or 39mm case, while others find the 36mm size perfect. The dial color is a point of contention for some, and the £2,150 price for a Sellita SW260-1 automatic movement is noted. A desire for a manual-wind movement to better honor historical designs is mentioned by a few reviewers, though the automatic is acknowledged as practical. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Vertex Bronze 36 Green a wonderful modern interpretation of a classic field watch, with its superior case construction and legibility being key strengths.