Benrus Watches TYPE 3XvsSeiko Prospex Sea

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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 3X at true scale

TYPE 3X

Seiko Prospex Sea at true scale

Prospex Sea

Diameter

42mm

42mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

48.6mm

Thickness

12.5mm

lowest

13.3mm

Water Resistance

200m

300m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

72h

highest

MSRP

$2,950

n/a

Movement

ETA 2893-2

Seiko 6R54

Case

4 specs
Thickness
12.5mm
13.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
48.6mm
Material
Carbon
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
200m
300m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
n/a
AR Coating
Yes
Anti-reflective coating on inner surface
Lume
Old Radium Super-LumiNova
LumiBrite on hands, index(es) and bezel

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
Seiko 6R54
Power Reserve
42h
72h
Jewels
0
24
Complications
Date, GMT
None

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
n/a
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X

Benrus Watches TYPE 3X owners and reviewers praise its classical styling and solid build quality, with the 42mm case noted to wear smaller due to minimal lugs. One owner finds the automatic watch comparable in cost to a basic Swatch and considers it proof of Benrus's substantial revival. The included Velcro strap is unappealing, but the rubber strap works well. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Benrus Watches TYPE 3X highly for its wearability and value.

Seiko Prospex Sea

The Seiko Prospex Sea is widely recognized for its excellent value and solid build quality, with many owners appreciating its classic dive watch design and legible dial. Reviewers consistently praise its lume, with one owner noting it as excellent. The watch's finishing is also a frequent highlight, described as impressive and well-executed for its price point. Some owners find the 42mm case size wears well, even on smaller wrists, while others describe it as substantial and potentially uncomfortable for smaller wrists. The movement is noted as a 6R54 automatic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Prospex Sea highly for its robust construction and classic dive watch aesthetics at a fair price.