Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy X 37vsBERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

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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.

Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy X 37 at true scale

A4 Legacy X 37

BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M at true scale

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

Diameter

37.4mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44.7mm

lowest

47mm

Thickness

12.1mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

highest

50m

MSRP

n/a

$136

Movement

Seiko NH38

Seiko NH38

Case

5 specs
Diameter
37.4mm
38.5mm
Thickness
12.1mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44.7mm
47mm
Water Resistance
200m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Exhibition

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
Black
n/a

Movement

1 specs
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
n/a
$136
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Reviews

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Alexander James Watches A4 Legacy X 37

Owners widely praise the Alexander James A4 Legacy X 37 for its frost-like dial texture and the satisfyingly crisp clicks of its bezel, alongside robust assembly and a crisp design. The polished case finishing is noted as perfect with no flaws, and the dials are similarly well-executed. The watch is powered by a Seiko NH38 automatic movement and features 200m water resistance with a 37.4mm case. On balance, owners rate the Alexander James A4 Legacy X 37 highly for its well-executed finishing and engaging bezel action at its price point.

BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M for its toolish look, appealing inner bezel, and dual crowns, with one owner noting it runs at -3 seconds per day. The bracelet is comfortable for some, fitting up to 8-inch wrists, though others find the male end-links make it unwearable. Some owners report issues with the date function or find the brand name off-putting. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day, while another found their watch kept great time after regulation. The movement is a point of contention, with some preferring a Seiko NH35A over the Miyota 8215 or ST 2130. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M highly for its distinctive design and value as a beater watch, despite some concerns about component quality and brand perception.

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