Benrus Watches TYPE 1 MIL SpecvsTissot Seastar 1000

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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

Tissot Seastar 1000 at true scale

Seastar 1000

Diameter

39.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.7mm

n/a

Thickness

14.4mm

12.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

365m

highest

300m

Power Reserve

42h

80h

highest

MSRP

$1,795

$875

lowest

Movement

ETA 2892-A2

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

4 specs
Diameter
39.5mm
40mm
Thickness
14.4mm
12.48mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.66mm
n/a
Water Resistance
365m
300m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
Black
Graded grey-black
Indices
n/a
Indexes
Lume
BG W9 Super-LumiNova
Super-LumiNova ®

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
ETA 2892-A2
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
42 hoursh
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$1,795
$875
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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.

Tissot Seastar 1000

Owners widely praise the Tissot Seastar 1000 for its value and solid build, with one reviewer calling it a comfortable, sporty, and affordable everyday watch with a great case and dial ratio. However, some owners find the Tissot Seastar 1000 too large and poorly proportioned, citing small indices on larger dials and a difficult-to-read bezel. Criticisms also include a non-reflective crystal causing glare, mediocre lume, and a subpar bracelet, with some feeling it is underwhelming for the price compared to other divers. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Seastar 1000 highly for its value and solid build at the price point.

From video reviewers

The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.