BERNY Classic AM179MvsOrient Bambino No Date
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Measurements
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Classic AM179M

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 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-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.
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.
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