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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsOak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT Titanium

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT Titanium

Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT Titanium owners praise its exceptional timekeeping and fit and finish that exceed its price point. The watch is described as a rugged, 40mm automatic with 20ATM water resistance and an external rotating 12-hour bezel, suitable for casual and tough use. One owner finds its orange dial distinct and considers it a very casual, tough, and durable watch. However, one owner notes the size as a potential drawback, and another enthusiast questions its value proposition compared to less expensive options with the same movement. Overall, owners rate Oak & Oscar The Humboldt GMT Titanium highly for its exceptional timekeeping and fit and finish that exceed its price point, despite some reservations about size and value.

At a glance

14 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
The Humboldt GMT Titanium39.5mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
The Humboldt GMT Titanium56 hoursh
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
The Humboldt GMT Titanium200m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
The Humboldt GMT Titanium$2,950

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
GMT
Diameter
41.5mm
39.5mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.8mm
Material
Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
370m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Green

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW330-2
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
56 hoursh

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,950
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