Benrus Type I
Vietnam-era military dive/field watch, c.1970-1980, built to MIL-W-50717; revived as a Swiss-made heritage reissue in the 2020s.
3 references
“Differs” marks a spec with different recorded values. — means not recorded.
| Spec | Type I (marked) Vietnam-era military issue, marked caseback | Type I (sterile) Sterile dial/caseback, no military markings | TYPE 1 MIL SPEC Modern Swiss-made heritage reissue |
|---|---|---|---|
| Case size Differs | 43 mm | 43 mm | 39.5 mm |
| Case | Stainless steel, Asymmetric | Stainless steel, Asymmetric | Stainless steel, Asymmetric |
| Bezel Differs | Stainless steel Bidirectional, unmarked | Stainless steel Bidirectional, unmarked, no index markers | Stainless steel Bidirectional, unmarked |
| Crystal | Not recorded | Not recorded | Sapphire |
| Caliber Differs | GS1D2 | GS1D2 | ETA 2892 |
| Movement maker Differs | Benrus (modified ETA 2620) | Benrus (modified ETA 2620) | ETA (Swiss) |
| Movement type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Produced | 1972–1980 | 1972–1980 | Not recorded |