Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SpecvsInvicta Pro Diver 5053

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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

Invicta Pro Diver 5053 at true scale

Pro Diver 5053

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

14.4mm

n/a

Water Resistance

365m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$1,795

n/a

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
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
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
0h

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.

Invicta Pro Diver 5053

Owners widely praise the Invicta Pro Diver 5053 for its value and professional-level water resistance, with many finding it a capable, roughly finished workhorse. The Seiko NH35 automatic movement is noted as good, and some owners find the design gorgeous and prefer its less glitzy aesthetic. One owner reports their watch runs slightly slow but has found a rest position to offset this, while another considers it their favorite watch under $100. On balance, owners rate the Invicta Pro Diver 5053 highly for its value and capable design at its price point.