Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SpecvsSeiko 62MAS

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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 62MAS at true scale

62MAS

Diameter

39.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

47.6mm

lowest

Thickness

14.4mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

365m

highest

200m

Power Reserve

42h

70h

highest

MSRP

$1,795

$1,200

lowest

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Seiko 6R35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
14.4mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.66mm
47.6mm
Water Resistance
365m
200m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
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 6R35
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$1,200
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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 62MAS

Owners widely praise the Seiko 62MAS for its beautiful vintage-inspired finishing, crisp bezel action, and overall build quality, with many appreciating its comfortable 40.5mm case and slim apparent height. Some owners report accuracy issues with the 6R movement, while others find it runs within specifications, and opinions are split on whether the 40mm size is too large for smaller wrists, with some noting it can wear top-heavy. The price point is considered high by some, though others deem it fair for a new watch. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko 62MAS highly for its faithful recreation of the original design and refined modern interpretation.

From video reviewers

The 37.5mm-38mm case size is a significant strength, offering a historically accurate and comfortable fit. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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