BERNY Classic AM179MvsHamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

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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 AM179M at true scale

Classic AM179M

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto at true scale

Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Diameter

38.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$136

lowest

$1,045

Movement

Seiko NH38

Hamilton H-40

Case

4 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
11.52mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Hamilton H-40
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$136
$1,045
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Reviews

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

BERNY Classic 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.

Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto

Owners widely praise the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto for its versatility as an everyday and business-casual timepiece, with some questioning its suitability for formal wear. One owner selected it as an engagement gift, viewing it as a strong foundation for a watch collection, while another found it to be the best-fitting option after trying several watches. The Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto is also noted for offering great value for money. Overall, owners rate the Hamilton Jazzmaster Day Date Auto highly for its versatility and perceived value.

From video reviewers

The watch offers excellent build quality for its price point, with an 80-hour power reserve from the H-40 movement. The 50-meter water resistance is a limitation. Reviewers disagreed on the aesthetic appeal of the date window at 6 o'clock.