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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsHamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto

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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 Khaki Field Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto for its robust build, clear dial legibility, and versatility as a "go anywhere, do anything" watch, connecting them to a classic aesthetic and historical significance. Reviewers and owners alike highlight its value, with some noting the 80-hour power reserve from the H10 movement and 100m water resistance. However, some owners find its lume intensity and longevity inexcusable, and a common criticism of Hamilton watches is the lack of AR coating on the crystal. The bracelet finish and overall appearance are points of contention, with some considering it plain or overrated while others praise its finishing and attractive PVD. Accuracy ranges from excellent to simply "ok," with no consensus on movement quality. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Hamilton Khaki Field Day Date Auto highly for its classic aesthetic, robust build, and value as an entry-level automatic field watch.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement is a significant strength. The 50-meter water resistance is considered limited for a field watch. Reviewers disagreed on the bracelet quality, with one noting rattle and another not mentioning it.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Khaki Field Day Date Auto42mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M1
Khaki Field Day Date Auto80h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Khaki Field Day Date Auto50m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Khaki Field Day Date Auto$895

Full specifications

Case

4 specs
Category
Field
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
11.2mm
Water Resistance
370m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Hamilton H-30
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$895
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