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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsSeiko Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

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What people say

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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 SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners widely praise the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition for its refined presence and intricate dial patterns, with some favoring its unique red dial and steel bezel over other Speedtimer models. However, some owners criticize the 24-hour subdial as useless, the date window as recessed, and the stock bracelet as difficult to fit, while others find the pushers stick out too much. One owner notes the $995 price point is high for the 6R55 movement, suggesting a lower range, though others appreciate the Seiko finishing and charm. On balance, owners rate the Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition well for its unique aesthetic and finishing, despite some functional and value concerns.

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition42mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M1
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition45h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition100m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
Prospex SPEEDTIMER Seiko 145th Anniversary Limited Edition$2,500

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
Chronograph
Diameter
41.5mm
42mm
Thickness
13.7mm
14.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
49.5mm
Water Resistance
370m
100m

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Seiko 8R48
Power Reserve
0h
45h
Jewels
0
34

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$2,500
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