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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsVaer D5 Meridian Auto

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TYPE 1 M1
Benrus WatchesTYPE 1 M1
MSRP $1,995
D5 Meridian Auto
VaerD5 Meridian Auto
MSRP $679
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At a glance

8 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
TYPE 1 M141.5mm
D5 Meridian Auto39mm
Power Reserve
TYPE 1 M140h
D5 Meridian Auto40h
Water Resistance
TYPE 1 M1370m
D5 Meridian Auto200m
MSRP
TYPE 1 M1$1,995
D5 Meridian Auto$679

Full specifications

Case

5 specs
Category
—
Diver
Diameter
41.5mm
39mm
Thickness
13.7mm
12.5mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
370m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892
Miyota 9015

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,995
$679
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