BERNY Compressor-style Diver V4 AM181MSvsPhoibos Voyager

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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 Compressor-style Diver V4 AM181MS at true scale

Compressor-style Diver V4 AM181MS

Phoibos Voyager at true scale

Voyager

Diameter

42mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

45mm

lowest

Thickness

14mm

13.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

42h

n/a

MSRP

$156

lowest

$299

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko NH35

Case

4 specs
Diameter
42mm
39mm
Thickness
14mm
13.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
AR Coating
n/a
Yes
Dial Color
n/a
n/a
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko NH35
Power Reserve
42h
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$156
$299
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Reviews

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

BERNY Compressor-style Diver V4 AM181MS

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.

Phoibos Voyager

The Phoibos Voyager is praised for its attractive MOP dial, good overall finishing, and fun octopus logo, with one owner describing it as "brutalist" and "a tank" with well-aligned elements. However, the red lettering on the red date wheel at 6 o'clock is illegible, and the 13.5mm thick case can be prone to accidental knocks. On balance, owners appreciate the Phoibos Voyager for its distinctive dial and robust build quality, despite legibility issues with the date wheel.

From video reviewers

The NH34 movement is a significant positive. The lume could be brighter.