Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsMicromilspec Svæveru
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Measurements
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TYPE 1 M1
Svæveru
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Lug-to-Lug
49.9mm
n/a
Thickness
13.7mm
12mm
lowest
Water Resistance
200m
200m
Power Reserve
42h
n/a
MSRP
$1,995
n/a
Movement
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW200-1
Case
4 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
Owners praise the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 for its ultra-rugged, simplistic military design and historical connection, with one owner highlighting its utilitarian aesthetic and CIA/Navy SEALs use. The watch features a champagne dial, polished and brushed case, and ceramic bezel insert. Some owners find the 41.5mm case size too large for smaller wrists, though it balances well on a shark mesh band. The bezel can be slippery, and one owner criticizes the use of the ETA 2681 movement, preferring a 2824 or SW200. The reissue price point of $1700 is considered high by one author. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 for its distinctive military design and historical significance, despite some reservations about its movement and price.
The Micromilspec Svæveru is noted for its robust 42mm brushed 316L stainless steel case and 200-meter water resistance. One reviewer flagged the dial layout as potentially lacking in symmetry. Overall, owners and reviewers appreciate the Micromilspec Svæveru for its rugged, Scandinavian-inspired design and practical functionality.
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