Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SpecvsSeiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

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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

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation at true scale

Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

Diameter

39.5mm

39.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

47.2mm

lowest

Thickness

14.4mm

12.3mm

lowest

Water Resistance

365m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

45h

highest

MSRP

$1,795

lowest

$2,800

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Seiko 6L37

Case

3 specs
Thickness
14.4mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.66mm
47.2mm
Water Resistance
365m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Box
AR Coating
n/a
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Dial Color
Black
n/a
Lume
BG W9 Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Seiko 6L37
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
45h
Jewels
0
26

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$2,800
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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.

Seiko Prospex Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation

The Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation is noted for its slim 12.3mm case and 39.5mm diameter, making it a wearable dive watch. The automatic Seiko 6L37 movement is described as having a 45-46 hour power reserve, with one reviewer noting an accuracy of -10/+15 seconds per day. The watch features a box-shaped sapphire crystal and 200 meters of water resistance. However, its price of A$4,650 is considered high for its specifications, and one reviewer questions Seiko's continued reliance on the 62MAS design. On balance, reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Marinemaster Marinemaster 1965 Diver’s Modern Re-interpretation to be a functional and refined dive watch, though its value proposition is debated due to its price point.