BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179MvsOrient Stretto 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 BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M at true scale

BERNY-Men Automatic Classic Watch-AM179M

Orient Stretto Date at true scale

Stretto Date

Diameter

38.5mm

38.5mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

45.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11mm

lowest

11.2mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

40h

MSRP

$136

lowest

$360

Movement

Seiko NH38

Orient F6722

Case

3 specs
Thickness
11mm
11.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
45.5mm
Caseback
Exhibition
Display

Crystal & Dial

1 specs
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Orient F6722
Beat Rate
0 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
0h
40h
Jewels
0
22
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$136
$360
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Reviews

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

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.

Orient Stretto Date

Owners widely praise the Orient Stretto Date for its sharp, clean, and beautiful appearance, with its thin and ergonomic 38.5mm case noted as a particular strength for wearability. It is also recognized as a solid, versatile, and affordable option for everyday wear. Some owners find the design derivative, noting a lack of uniqueness compared to other models. Overall, owners rate the Orient Stretto Date highly for its attractive design and comfortable wearability at an accessible price point.

From video reviewers

The vibrant sunburst dials and compact 38.5mm case size are consistently praised. The 50m water resistance is noted as a limitation. Reviewers did not explicitly disagree on any specific points.

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