BERNY Classic AM179MvsJaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel

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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

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel at true scale

Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel

Diameter

38.5mm

40mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

10.9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$136

lowest

$17,500

Movement

Seiko NH38

866

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
40mm
Thickness
11mm
10.95mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Finish
n/a
Stainless steel
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Gray

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
866
Power Reserve
0h
70h
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$136
$17,500
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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.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel

Owners widely praise the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel for its versatility, finding it suitable for both casual and formal wear, with one owner calling it phenomenal and their favorite watch. Reviewers note the 40mm stainless steel case has a mix of brushed and polished finishes, and the jumping date hand avoids obscuring the moonphase. Some owners find the watch too thick, while others feel its dimensions suit its hybrid sport-dress intention and wearability on a bracelet. One owner points out micro-scratches on polished surfaces. Overall, owners rate the Jaeger-LeCoultre Master Control Calendar Stainless Steel highly for its aesthetic appeal and practical calendar complication.