BERNY Classic AM079VMvsOrient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

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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.

BERNY Classic AM079VM at true scale

Classic AM079VM

Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm) at true scale

Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

Diameter

38.5mm

40.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47.5mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.3mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$147

lowest

$295

Movement

Seiko NH38

Orient F6724

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40.5mm
Thickness
11mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
47.5mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
21mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Orient F6724

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$147
$295
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Reviews

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

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.

Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm)

Owners widely report the Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm) offers excellent value, with some preferring its Roman numerals and blue hands. However, the 40.5mm case size and 20mm or 21mm lug width are frequently cited as potentially too large for smaller wrists, particularly for a dress watch, and some owners wish the date wheel color matched the dial. One owner appreciates the strap and deployant clasp, noting it becomes comfortable after breaking in. Overall, owners rate the Orient Bambino Version 7 (40.5mm) highly for its value and sharp looks, though its size is a common point of consideration.

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