Benrus Watches TYPE 3XvsSeiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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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 Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition at true scale

Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

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

$1,750

lowest

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
$1,750
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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 Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition

Owners find the Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition very pretty with an excellent, non-bulky 42mm case. Reviewers note its upgraded clasp with a new diving suit extension system and a wave-patterned silvery-white dial. However, the price of €1900 for a Seiko 6R54 movement with accuracy of +25/-15 seconds per day is considered too expensive by some, and the 6000-unit production run is not seen as truly limited. On balance, owners and reviewers find the Seiko Prospex Sea Seiko Diver’s Watch 60th Anniversary Limited Edition aesthetically pleasing with a comfortable case, though its value proposition is debated due to the movement's performance and price.