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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsSinn U18

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TYPE 1 M1
Benrus WatchesTYPE 1 M1
MSRP $1,995
U18
SinnU18
MSRP $3,488
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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 U18

The Sinn U18 is praised for its unique deep blue/green dial with three-dimensional oxygen bubbles that change with light, and its comfortable, easily adjustable bracelet. Owners find the watch stunning and a piece of history, appreciating the refined hands. The Sinn U18 features a 44mm, 15.5mm thick case made from German submarine steel, offering a 2000-meter dive specification and Sinn's Ar-Dehumidifying technology, powered by a Sellita SW300-1 movement. The case thickness is apparent, and the watch comes as a complete set with box and papers for $3,000-$3,680. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Sinn U18 highly for its striking dial and robust build.

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
U1844mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
U1842h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
U182,000m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
U18$3,488

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
44mm
Thickness
13.7mm
15.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Stainless Steel
high-strength
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
370m
2000m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
Flat
AR Coating
Inner
Indices
Applied
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Sellita SW300-1
Power Reserve
40h
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$3,488
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