Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SpecvsOrient AC0Q-40 Diver

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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

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver at true scale

AC0Q-40 Diver

Diameter

39.5mm

39.9mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

14.4mm

12.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

365m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$1,795

$370

lowest

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Orient F6722

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
39.9mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.66mm
46.5mm
Water Resistance
365m
200m

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Lume
BG W9 Super-LumiNova
None

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$370
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Reviews

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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.

Orient AC0Q-40 Diver

Owners praise the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch for its value, sapphire crystal, and durable build quality, with many appreciating the 39.9mm case size for its smaller, trendy appeal and the raw steel bezel for a vintage look. The bracelet features folded end links, and while the in-house automatic Orient F6722 movement is considered a good workhorse, the watch is not ISO certified for diving, though suitable for swimming. Unless a purple dial is specifically desired, other color options are recommended. On balance, owners rate the Orient AC0Q-40 Diver Watch highly for its appealing design and value proposition in a compact package.

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