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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsFarer WORLD TIMER

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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.

Farer WORLD TIMER

Owners widely praise the Farer WORLD TIMER for its detailed dial work, including bronze inlay patina and shiny minute markers, as well as its powerful lume and gorgeous case finishing. The 39mm sizing is considered perfect by some reviewers, offering a blend of function and elegance that punches above its price point, while others find the matching blue dial hinders legibility. One owner noted the bracelet lacked microadjusts. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Farer WORLD TIMER highly for its detailed dial work and versatile case finishing at its price.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
WORLD TIMER39mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
WORLD TIMER56h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
WORLD TIMER100m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
WORLD TIMER$1,575

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
World Timer
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
45mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L marine-grade stainless steel with gold PVD coating
Water Resistance
370m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Green
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW331-2
Power Reserve
40h
56h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,575
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