Which is cheaper, the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 or the Tudor Black Bay Bronze?

At MSRP the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 is the cheaper of the two at $1,995, against $5,425 for the Tudor Black Bay Bronze — a $3,430 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 or the Tudor Black Bay Bronze?

The Tudor Black Bay Bronze wears larger at 43mm versus 41.5mm for the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 — a 1.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 or the Tudor Black Bay Bronze?

The Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 is rated to 370m versus 200m for the Tudor Black Bay Bronze.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 or the Tudor Black Bay Bronze?

The Tudor Black Bay Bronze carries a 70-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1.

What movement does the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 run compared to the Tudor Black Bay Bronze?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1 uses the ETA 2892 and the Tudor Black Bay Bronze uses the MT5601.

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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1vsTudor Black Bay Bronze

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Benrus Watches TYPE 1 M1

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MSRP $1,995

Tudor Black Bay Bronze

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MSRP $5,425

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At a glance

20 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

TYPE 1 M141.5mm

Black Bay Bronze43mm

Power Reserve

TYPE 1 M140h

Black Bay Bronze70h

Water Resistance

TYPE 1 M1370m

Black Bay Bronze200m

MSRP

TYPE 1 M1$1,995

Black Bay Bronze$5,425

Full specifications

Case

8 specs

Crystal & Dial

5 specs

Crystal Shape

Flat

—

AR Coating

Inner

—

Dial Color

Black

Grey

Indices

Applied

—

Lume

Super-LumiNova

None

Movement

6 specs

Caliber

ETA 2892

MT5601

Beat Rate

28,800 vph

0 vph

Power Reserve

40h

70h

Jewels

Hacking

Yes

Hand-winding

Yes

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$1,995

$5,425

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