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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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

Seiko Prospex Sea models are widely praised for their excellent build quality, value for money, and comfortable wearability, with many appreciating the vintage-inspired designs and robust construction. Owners note the silicone straps are surprisingly comfortable and well-finished, and the Lumibrite lume is excellent. However, some find the 44.3mm size and thickness too large for smaller wrists, though others report the sizing as perfect. The 6R15 movement in some variants offers accuracy around +4 seconds per day with a 50-hour power reserve, while newer movements offer more. Some models are criticized for a bracelet width not matching the case size or a rudimentary clasp for their price point. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its impressive case work and finishing at its price point.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Prospex Sea41.3mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M1
Prospex Sea72h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Prospex Sea300m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Prospex Sea$1,100

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
41.3mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.2mm
Water Resistance
370m
300m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
AR Coating
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Seiko 6R55
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,100
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