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.

Classic AM079VM

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 specsCrystal & Dial
1 specsMovement
1 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
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.
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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