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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsMonta Triumph

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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.

Monta Triumph

Owners widely praise the Monta Triumph for its excellent timekeeping, with one owner reporting +2 seconds per day. The watch features a 40mm case, 200 meters of water resistance, and a Sellita SW300-based Caliber M-22 automatic movement with a 56-hour power reserve. The three-link bracelet is noted for comfort and flexibility, though some desire alternative clasp mechanisms. On balance, owners rate the Monta Triumph highly for its exceptional performance and value, outperforming watches at higher price points.

From video reviewers

The Monta Triumph offers excellent finishing and a utilitarian tool watch design. Reviewers did not identify any shared weaknesses.

At a glance

9 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Triumph40mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M1
Triumph
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Triumph201m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Triumph$1,850

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
47.8mm
Water Resistance
370m
201m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Monta M-22

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,850
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