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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsSinn U1 S L

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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.

Sinn U1 S L

The Sinn U1 S L is widely praised for its intense, full-lume dial, a feature described as new technology that glows brightly, and its unique black and white "arctic tactical" aesthetic. Owners and reviewers consistently highlight the Tegimented German submarine steel case for its exceptional scratch resistance and matte, non-reflective finish, with one owner reporting no scratches on the case after 17 years. The watch is also noted for its legibility and robust build, offering 1000m water resistance. However, some owners find the 44mm size and 14.7mm thickness wear large, and one reviewer noted the 4 o'clock crown positions lacked distinct clicks, leading to difficult date changes. Accuracy figures for the ETA 2824-2 movement vary, with one owner seeing +1/+2 s/day and another about -6 s/day. The Tegimented bracelet is reported to scratch more easily than the case by some, while others found it held up well.

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
U1 S L44mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M1
U1 S L38h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
U1 S L1,000m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
U1 S L$3,532

Full specifications

Case

8 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13.7mm
14.7mm
Lug-to-Lug
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Finish
black
Water Resistance
370m
1000m
Caseback

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
AR Coating
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Lume
Super-LumiNova
Luminescent

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW200-1
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
38h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$3,532
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