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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsSeiko Captain Willard

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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.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation is praised for its impressive finishing and value, with reviewers noting its well-designed dial and excellent LumiBrite lume. The watch features a textured grey or dark brown dial, silver hands and indexes with beige or cream lume, and a matte grey or dark bezel insert. It houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve. Some reviewers question if its performance specs align with its price point. Overall, reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1970 Diver's Modern Re-interpretation highly for its finishing and value over $1,000.

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Captain Willard42.7mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M1
Captain Willard70h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Captain Willard200m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Captain Willard$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
42.7mm
Thickness
13.7mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
46.6mm
Water Resistance
370m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Curved
AR Coating
underside
Dial Color
Black
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,300
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