Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SpecvsBulova Vintage Sea Hunter

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Measurements

Catalog photos are all shot at the same flattering size. These aren't: every case below shares one millimeter scale.

Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL Spec at true scale

TYPE 1 MIL Spec

Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter at true scale

Vintage Sea Hunter

Diameter

39.5mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

14.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

365m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

42h

MSRP

$1,795

n/a

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Automatic

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39mm
Thickness
14.4mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47.66mm
n/a
Water Resistance
365m
200m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
BG W9 Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
n/a
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
42h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
n/a
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Reviews

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

Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL Spec

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC for its utilitarian appeal, robust field watch vibe, and excellent legibility, with its sandblasted steel case and sterile dial contributing to a tough, purpose-driven aesthetic. The screw-down crown and bi-directional bezel are noted for their precise and smooth operation. Some owners, however, consider the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC overpriced for a sterile dial watch with an ETA movement. One owner notes a 14.4mm thickness as excessive, while another expresses disappointment with the lume on previous reissues. The Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC features an ETA 2892-A2 automatic movement and 365m water resistance. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SPEC highly for its faithful reproduction of a classic military design and its durable, purpose-driven aesthetic.

Bulova Vintage Sea Hunter

Owners widely praise the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 for its vintage skin diver aesthetic and coherent design, with many considering it a gem and a great value for the price, often citing the well-executed aged lume and satisfying bezel action. Some owners note the mineral crystal as a downside, preferring sapphire, and one reviewer would opt for white lume over the tan for a cleaner look. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Bulova Black Dial Stainless Steel Bracelet Vintage Sea Hunter 43B175 highly for its vintage styling and value at the price point.