Alexander James Watches A6 ReverievsBERNY Classic AM079VM

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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 A6 Reverie at true scale

A6 Reverie

BERNY Classic AM079VM at true scale

Classic AM079VM

Diameter

35.5mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

44mm

lowest

47.5mm

Thickness

11.5mm

11mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

highest

50m

MSRP

$325

$147

lowest

Movement

Seiko NH38

Seiko NH38

Case

5 specs
Diameter
35.5mm
38.5mm
Thickness
11.5mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
44mm
47.5mm
Water Resistance
100m
50m
Caseback
n/a
Exhibition

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$325
$147
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Reviews

Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.

Alexander James Watches A6 Reverie

Owners widely praise the Alexander James Watches A6 Reverie for its pilot-style design, sterile dial, and value, with some noting excellent case finishing and unique dial colors. However, opinions on pricing vary, with some finding it high while others deem it competitive, especially for a 35.5mm case size. One owner reported issues with bracelet brushing not matching the watch head and a poorly stamped clasp, while another flagged splotchy lume that fades quickly and a seconds hand that misses minute markers. Overall, owners rate the Alexander James Watches A6 Reverie highly for its distinctive pilot aesthetic and strong value proposition, particularly for those seeking a smaller-cased watch.

BERNY Classic AM079VM

Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM for its classic design elements including the inner bezel and blended date window, with one owner specifically noting its comfortable bracelet fit for an 8-inch wrist. The watch is reported to keep good time, with one owner seeing -3 seconds per day, though another experienced +17 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns about the bracelet's male end-links, the brand name, die-cast bracelet links, and poor lume. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM079VM highly for its value as a $100 beater watch, despite some reservations about build details.