Benrus Watches TYPE 2 MIL SpecvsTissot Seastar 1000
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Measurements
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TYPE 2 MIL Spec
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 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The Benrus TYPE 2 MIL SPEC is widely praised for its robust build and faithful vintage military design, featuring a legible matte black dial with Arabic numerals and a 24-hour scale, housed in a 39.5mm sandblasted stainless steel case. Owners describe it as exceptionally durable and a capable tool watch with comfortable wearability. The watch utilizes an ETA 2892 automatic movement and offers 365 meters of water resistance. Some reviewers note that the lume is not exceptionally bright and the strap hardware's finish may clash with the sandblasted case, while one owner found the $1495 price high. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus TYPE 2 MIL SPEC highly for its authentic milspec aesthetic and durable construction.
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.
The 80-hour power reserve from the Powermatic 80 movement is a significant strength. Reviewers did not reach a consensus on any weaknesses.
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