Bernhardt CaptainvsDuckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm
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Measurements
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Captain

Verimatic 39mm
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
lowest
46.5mm
Thickness
9.6mm
lowest
11mm
Water Resistance
50m
200m
highest
MSRP
$749
lowest
$775
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
4 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely consider the Bernhardt Captain suitable only for formal dress occasions, not business casual. The watch features rose-gold plating and comes on a leather strap, limiting its water submersion capability. Its 50m water resistance with a screw-down crown is viewed as mixed messaging by some. On balance, owners find the Bernhardt Captain a fine-looking watch, but its utility is restricted by its dress-focused design and water resistance.
Owners widely praise the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm for its exceptional finishing, particularly the fume dials which are described as incredible and textured. The watch is noted for its unique rectangular shape, distinctive numerals, and a cushion case that wears larger than its dimensions suggest, making it suitable for larger wrists. It is considered a solid everyday watch that feels more expensive than its price, with one owner reporting it keeps better time than expected. The Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm is available around $700. Overall, owners rate the Duckworth Prestex Verimatic 39mm highly for its striking dial designs and impressive finishing at its price point.
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