Sternglas Berlin AutomatikvsBERNY Dress Day Date

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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.

Sternglas Berlin Automatik at true scale

Berlin Automatik

BERNY Dress Day Date at true scale

Dress Day Date

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

43mm

lowest

45mm

Thickness

12mm

12mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

42h

highest

40h

MSRP

$485

$110

lowest

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seagull ST16xx (quartz)

Case

3 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Lug-to-Lug
43mm
45mm
Caseback
n/a
Exhibition

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seagull ST16xx (quartz)
Power Reserve
42h
40h
Jewels
n/a
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$485
$110
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Reviews

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

Sternglas Berlin Automatik

Owners widely praise the Sternglas Berlin Automatik for its handsome dial and 38mm case size, making it a comfortable daily wearer for smaller wrists. The case is described as well-finished and solid, contributing to a well-crafted feel. Some owners find the automatic rotor audibly noisy, and the included strap or bracelet options are considered basic or subpar for the price. The Miyota 8215 movement is noted as reliable but loud, and the exhibition caseback is unadorned. Overall, owners rate the Sternglas Berlin Automatik highly for its comfortable wearability and clean dial at the price point.

BERNY Dress Day Date

Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M for its superior anti-reflective coating and elegant, thin design, with one owner noting its versatility as an everyday or business-casual watch. The integration of the date window and the overall case design are also highlighted as strong points. However, the "BERNY" branding on the dial is a polarizing element, with some owners finding it tacky and embarrassing, while others note it as unusual. Accuracy varies among owners, with one reporting -3 seconds per day and another +17 seconds per day. Some owners also express concerns about die-cast bracelet links and poor lume. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M highly for its value and design, despite reservations about the branding.