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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsHamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

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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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono for its excellent value, blend of classy and sporty design, and detailed dial with applied markers. The watch is noted for its impressive accuracy, with figures ranging from +0.5 to +3 seconds per day. Its 42mm case is described as a classic size with a mix of polished and brushed finishes, and the reverse panda dial is a particular highlight for some. However, the lume is consistently criticized as fading quickly and being underwhelming, and the internal bezel's functionality is found to be cumbersome. One owner found the watch too formal for their needs, while another noted the square case can wear larger than some alternatives. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Auto Chrono highly for its exceptional value and attractive, accurate timekeeping.

From video reviewers

The watch features a quality automatic chronograph movement. The date setting mechanism, requiring a specialized pusher tool, is a notable drawback. Reviewers disagreed on whether the watch competes effectively with luxury alternatives at its price point.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono42mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono60h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono100m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Jazzmaster Auto Chrono$1,845

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
14.83mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Water Resistance
370m
100m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
H-31
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,845
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