BERNY Classic AM179MvsOrient Bambino No Date

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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

Orient Bambino No Date at true scale

Bambino No Date

Diameter

38.5mm

38.4mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

44mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

12.5mm

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

MSRP

$136

lowest

$295

Movement

Seiko NH38

Orient F6 Series

Case

5 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
38.4mm
Thickness
11mm
12.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
44mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Mineral

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Orient F6 Series

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$136
$295
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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.

Orient Bambino No Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Bambino No Date for its clean dial symmetry and overall value, with many considering it a perfect starter dress watch that looks and feels more expensive than its price. Reviewers and owners alike commend its dial and case finishing, noting its classic design with a domed crystal and soft dial colors contribute to its vintage appeal. Some owners find the prominent "Water Resistant" text on the dial and the quality of the stock strap to be drawbacks, while others mention the limited 30m water resistance. Accuracy from the Orient F6 Series movement is reported as +25/-15 seconds per day. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Orient Bambino No Date highly for its elegant design and exceptional value at its price point.