BERNY Classic AM179MvsTissot Le Locle

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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

Tissot Le Locle at true scale

Le Locle

Diameter

38.5mm

39.3mm

Lug-to-Lug

47mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

9.8mm

lowest

Water Resistance

50m

highest

30m

Power Reserve

n/a

80h

MSRP

$136

lowest

$795

Movement

Seiko NH38

Tissot Powermatic 80

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38.5mm
39.3mm
Thickness
11mm
9.75mm
Lug-to-Lug
47mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Water Resistance
50m
30m
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Silver
Indices
n/a
Roman

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH38
Tissot Powermatic 80
Power Reserve
0h
80h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$136
$795
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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.

Tissot Le Locle

Owners widely praise the Tissot Le Locle for its classic elegance, guilloché dial, and 39.3mm case size, which reviewers note fits well under cuffs due to its sub-10mm thickness. The watch is considered a classy and versatile dress watch, with one owner settling on a gold variant with a white dial and crocodile strap. Some owners, however, flag the 30m water resistance as a drawback, and the bracelet style is not a universal favorite. Overall, owners rate the Tissot Le Locle highly for its premium appearance and elegant design at its price point.