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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsSinn EZM 12

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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.

Sinn EZM 12

The Sinn EZM 12 is widely praised as a purpose-built tool watch for air rescue and medical professionals, with reviewers highlighting its innovative design for critical timing, including a one-hour countdown bezel, an internal 10-minute bezel, and a pulsometer for pulse-taking. Its Tegiment hardened case, Ar dehumidifying capsule, and easily removable components for decontamination and strap changes are consistently noted as practical strengths. Owners and reviewers also point to its value at around €2,527/$3,340 and robust magnetic resistance. However, some owners find the dial layout busy and the lume on the hands disappointing, while the winding and inner bezel crowns are reported as difficult to operate, and the 38-hour power reserve is considered less robust than expected for its serious purpose. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn EZM 12 highly for its unique, practical design and robust construction tailored for demanding professional use.

From video reviewers

The tegimented case and bezel offer superior scratch resistance. The dual rotating bezels, an inner count-up and outer countdown, allow for monitoring multiple timeframes simultaneously. Reviewers noted the pulse rotor for measuring heart rate as a unique function.

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
EZM 1244mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M1
EZM 1238h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
EZM 12200m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
EZM 12$3,942

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Tool
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13.7mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
bead-blasted
Water Resistance
370m
200m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
ETA 2836-2
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
25
Complications
None
Date, Day-Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$3,942
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