Bernhardt CaptainvsForward Watch Co. Gonzales
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Measurements
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Captain
Gonzales
Diameter
38mm
38mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
44mm
lowest
Thickness
9.6mm
lowest
11.6mm
Water Resistance
50m
50m
Power Reserve
n/a
42h
MSRP
$749
$550
lowest
Movement
Miyota 9039
Miyota 9039
Case
3 specsCrystal & Dial
3 specsMovement
3 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 appreciate the dial's appearance on the Forward Watch Co. Gonzales. One owner notes a personal preference for watches over 40mm, finding smaller case diameters too diminutive. Overall, owners are pleased with the Forward Watch Co. Gonzales, citing the dial's aesthetic as a key positive.
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