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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsBreitling Superocean Automatic

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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1

The Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 is praised for its fashionable and distinctive military-inspired design, featuring a champagne dial and a polished and brushed case with a ceramic bezel insert. Owners appreciate its utilitarian aesthetic and historical connection. One owner notes the bezel can be slippery. The watch is powered by a Swiss ETA 2892 automatic movement. The price point of $1700 is considered high by one reviewer. Overall, owners and reviewers find the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 appealing for its unique design and historical military roots, despite some reservations about its price and bezel grip.

Breitling Superocean Automatic

Owners widely praise the Breitling Superocean Automatic for its excellent fit and finish, comfortable bracelet with micro-adjustment, and a fresh design that some find stunning, particularly the blue ceramic bezel and white dial. The watch features a satisfyingly clicking ceramic bezel that is easy to operate and a vibrant dial with luminous hands and hour plots. One owner reports their 42mm model runs about +6 seconds per day, while others note that Breitling watches can sometimes lose time due to magnetization, which can be corrected under warranty. The Breitling Superocean Automatic has a power reserve of approximately 42 hours. Overall, owners rate the Breitling Superocean Automatic highly for its design and build quality at its price point.

At a glance

17 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Superocean Automatic42mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
Superocean Automatic38h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Superocean Automatic300m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Superocean Automatic$1,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.56mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Finish
Brushed and polished
Stainless steel
Water Resistance
370m
300m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Breitling 17 (ETA 2824-2 base)
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
38h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,000
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