Is Benrus’ New Diver the Better Ultra-Deep? Benrus first released their Ultra-Deep in the 1960s (you’re late to the party, Omega) and it quickly became a revered watch among divers for its simple design and hardy build. Is it the prettiest ticker in the ocean? Certainly not. But its unassuming size (36.5mm) and near-Bauhaus dial design are a bit of a rare thing in the world of super compressors. The Ultra-Deep’s extra bezel rotates an internal bezel with perfect smoothness and adds a quirky touch to the whole show, both practically and aesthetically. A Swiss-made Soprod caliber P024 provides the juice, with hacking seconds and quick date-change functionality, all of which runs unaffected to as deep as 200 meters… given you’re part of the 1 in 62,853 people who are professional divers in the world. This release from Benrus is steel, lumed, backed by a reliable, 38-hour automatic movement and tied to a classic design ethos. What’s not to love?
