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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsBremont Broadsword

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TYPE 1 M1
Benrus WatchesTYPE 1 M1
MSRP $1,995
Broadsword
BremontBroadsword
MSRP $3,850
What people say

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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.

Bremont Broadsword

Owners widely praise the Bremont Broadsword for its versatile GADA (go anywhere, do anything) capability, noting it pairs well with various straps and can be dressed up or down. One owner highlights the impressive build quality and finishing, while another specifically commends the sandwich dial. A few marks from strap changes were noted by one owner. Overall, owners rate the Bremont Broadsword highly for its versatility and build quality.

From video reviewers

The bead-blasted 40mm steel case finishing is a consistent strength. No shared weaknesses were identified. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any points.

At a glance

10 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Broadsword40mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
Broadsword40h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Broadsword100m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Broadsword$3,850

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
370m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Bronze
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
BE-95-2AV

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$3,850
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