BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM181MSvsElliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Test slice
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Measurements
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BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM181MS

BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Test slice
Diameter
42mm
40mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Thickness
14mm
14mm
Water Resistance
200m
300m
highest
Power Reserve
42h
56h
highest
MSRP
$156
lowest
$2,922
Movement
Miyota 8215
Sellita SW330-2
Case
5 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM181MS owners widely praise its solid build, comfortable wear, and excellent lume, with one owner noting the second crown operates the inner bezel. The watch features a compressor-style design, 200m water resistance, and sapphire crystal front and back, and its AR coating is considered superior by one owner. The fit and finish are reported to be on par with higher-end pieces, and many find it a sharp, well-fitting watch that they intend to keep long-term. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM181MS highly for its exceptional value and impressive build quality at its price point.
The Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Test slice is widely praised for its rugged, no-nonsense tool watch design and robust build. Owners highlight its unique, patented ceramic bezel with count-up and count-down functions, and a secure strap system. One owner notes the watch features a unique mission timer complication. However, some find the crowns slightly undersized for easy adjustment, and the dial lume is considered lackluster by one owner, possibly due to the vintage aesthetic. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Elliot Brown BEACHMASTER AUTOMATIC: Test slice highly for its robust build and unique bezel functionality at its price point.
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