Benrus Watches TYPE 3XvsRolex Sea-Dweller

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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

Rolex Sea-Dweller at true scale

Sea-Dweller

Diameter

42mm

43mm

Thickness

12.5mm

n/a

Water Resistance

200m

1220m

highest

Power Reserve

42h

70h

highest

MSRP

$2,950

lowest

$14,550

Movement

ETA 2893-2

3235

Case

7 specs
Diameter
42mm
43mm
Thickness
12.5mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Carbon
Oystersteel
Water Resistance
200m
1220m
Caseback
n/a
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal Shape
Domed
Flat
AR Coating
Yes
n/a
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
Old Radium Super-LumiNova
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
ETA 2893-2
3235
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
42h
70h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
Date, GMT
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$2,950
$14,550
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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.

Rolex Sea-Dweller

Owners widely praise the Rolex Sea-Dweller's matte dial, with red lettering being called the best dial on a modern Rolex by some. Many find it wears smaller than its 43mm size suggests, offering a substantial presence that some prefer over the Submariner. However, its thickness and 215-gram weight are noted as drawbacks, with some owners finding it too large and chunky for smaller wrists, best suited for larger wrists. The presence of a cyclops on newer models is a point of contention, with some owners finding it detracts from the watch's aesthetic, while others appreciate its absence. Overall, owners and reviewers consider the Rolex Sea-Dweller a superior, masculine dive watch, particularly for those with larger wrists, due to its robust build and distinctive dial.