BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179MvsBUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet

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Measurements

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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M at true scale

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

BUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet at true scale

36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet

Diameter

38.5mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$136

lowest

$176

Movement

Seiko NH38

Japanese automatic

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
36mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Japanese automatic

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$136
$176
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Reviews

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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M for its toolish look, appealing inner bezel, and dual crowns, with one owner noting it runs at -3 seconds per day. The bracelet is comfortable for some, fitting up to 8-inch wrists, though others find the male end-links make it unwearable. Some owners report issues with the date function or find the brand name off-putting. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner reporting +17 seconds per day, while another found their watch kept great time after regulation. The movement is a point of contention, with some preferring a Seiko NH35A over the Miyota 8215 or ST 2130. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M highly for its distinctive design and value as a beater watch, despite some concerns about component quality and brand perception.

BUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet

Owners widely praise the BUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet for its exceptional value, with many noting its well-made case and fantastic fit and finish, comparing its build quality favorably to brands like Citizen or Fossil. The smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet are frequently highlighted for offering a clean, sharp, and understated everyday-wear aesthetic, with some owners preferring this configuration for a sportier look. However, some owners point out easily scratched polished surfaces and slightly rough lug transitions, while others describe the bracelet as feeling flimsy and the lume as mediocre. The Miyota 8215 movement is present, and the watch features a sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the BUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet highly for its impressive build quality and aesthetic at its price point.

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