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Revered by many, emulated by some - bastardized others; the Benrus Type 1 with its iconic asymmetric case is a dive watch design that most of us recognize.
Perhaps we know of the original watch or one of the numerous homages such as the notable Mk II Paradive from Bill Yao.
It doesn’t matter, the fact is, the Benrus Type I is one the most legendary military divers watches full stop and as such should treated with a certain degree of respect –
it shouldn’t be given a pretentious name, nor equipped with a cheapo Japanese quartz movement and if you are going to do a remake of an acclaimed divers model – how about some proper water-resistance.
If you couldn’t give a monkeys about any of that or maybe you haven’t got a Scooby Doo what a proper, affordable divers watch is, then perhaps the new Mayfair from BWD is just what you’ve been looking for.
If it is then – here’s the lowdown for ya! Named after the poncey London district where BWD is headquartered, the Mayfair is powered by a Miyota 2035 Quartz movement – it has a water-resistance of 100m which is nearly 260m less than the original 12000ft. Benrus Type 1 which it is based on.
So what do you think? Looks kind cheap to me, apart from the misaligned bezel, the classic black version does have the right look but at £425 it’s bloody expensive filler for a Christmas cracker me thinks.
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Let us know your thoughts and impressions.
Revered by many, emulated by some - bastardized others; the Benrus Type 1 with its iconic asymmetric case is a dive watch design that most of us recognize.
Perhaps we know of the original watch or one of the numerous homages such as the notable Mk II Paradive from Bill Yao.
It doesn’t matter, the fact is, the Benrus Type I is one the most legendary military divers watches full stop and as such should treated with a certain degree of respect –
it shouldn’t be given a pretentious name, nor equipped with a cheapo Japanese quartz movement and if you are going to do a remake of an acclaimed divers model – how about some proper water-resistance.
If you couldn’t give a monkeys about any of that or maybe you haven’t got a Scooby Doo what a proper, affordable divers watch is, then perhaps the new Mayfair from BWD is just what you’ve been looking for.
If it is then – here’s the lowdown for ya! Named after the poncey London district where BWD is headquartered, the Mayfair is powered by a Miyota 2035 Quartz movement – it has a water-resistance of 100m which is nearly 260m less than the original 12000ft. Benrus Type 1 which it is based on.
So what do you think? Looks kind cheap to me, apart from the misaligned bezel, the classic black version does have the right look but at £425 it’s bloody expensive filler for a Christmas cracker me thinks.
Continue reading...
Let us know your thoughts and impressions.