Side by side

Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsSeiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

What people say

Owners + reviewers, side by side

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

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 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch

The Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch offers a 300-meter depth rating and a caller-style GMT complication powered by the Caliber 6R54 movement, which provides a 72-hour power reserve. Reviewers note its refined clasp with extensive micro-adjustment. However, the movement's accuracy, ranging from +25 to -15 seconds per day, is considered a drawback by some. Overall, reviewers highlight the Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch as a good reminder of Seiko's value, despite the wide accuracy range of its movement.

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch42mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M1
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch72h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch300m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch$1,700

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
48.6mm
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
6R54
Power Reserve
0h
72h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$1,700
Keep exploring

More watches worth a look

Matched to the watches above on size, movement, style and price — microbrands first. Open any one to dig in.

Follow this matchup

Get a note when Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 vs Seiko Prospex Sea 1968 Heritage Diver's GMT Watch gets more votes, a community discussion, or a price drop. No account needed.

Adjacent matchups

People also compared

Comparisons nearby in the catalog — alternatives to the watches above paired against the matchup.