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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

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TYPE 1 M1
Benrus WatchesTYPE 1 M1
MSRP $1,995
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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 Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch is praised for its refined engineering and updated features, including a 300m water resistance and a 72-hour power reserve from the Caliber 6R55 movement in a 40mm case. Owners note its better build quality and interesting finishing with a mix of polished and brushed surfaces. The "Tranquil Teal" variant features a jewel-toned dial with a rippling-water pattern. However, some owners consider the price too high, and concerns exist regarding the accuracy of the 6R movements, with some reporting theirs run slow. One review notes a reflective dial that impacts legibility. On balance, owners and reviewers appreciate the Seiko Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch for its refined design and improved specifications over previous generations, despite some reservations about movement accuracy and price.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch40mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch72h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch300m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Prospex Sea 1965 Heritage Diver's Watch$1,300

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
40mm
Thickness
13.7mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
46.4mm
Water Resistance
370m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
Curved
AR Coating
Inner
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
6R55
Power Reserve
40h
72h
Jewels
25
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,300
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