BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM439MSvsSeiko Captain Willard

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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 Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM439MS at true scale

BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM439MS

Seiko Captain Willard at true scale

Captain Willard

Diameter

42mm

42.7mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

46.6mm

lowest

Thickness

13.5mm

13.2mm

lowest

Water Resistance

200m

200m

Power Reserve

n/a

70h

MSRP

$154

lowest

$1,300

Movement

Miyota 8215

Seiko 6R35

Case

5 specs
Diameter
42mm
42.7mm
Thickness
13.5mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.6mm
Lug Width
22mm
20mm
Caseback
Exhibition
n/a

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Curved
AR Coating
n/a
underside
Dial Color
n/a
Black
Lume
None
LumiBrite

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
Miyota 8215
Seiko 6R35
Power Reserve
n/a
70h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$154
$1,300
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Reviews

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BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM439MS

The BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM439MS is praised for its solid build, comfortable wear, and great lume, with owners specifically noting the exceptional anti-reflective coating on its sapphire crystals, which some feel surpasses that on watches from Citizen and San Martin. The watch features a Miyota 8215 automatic movement, 200m water resistance, and a 42mm case, with one owner highlighting the second crown's function for controlling the inner bezel. It was purchased for as low as $70 on AliExpress. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Compressor-style Diver Watch V4-AM439MS highly for its impressive build quality and visual appeal at its price point.

Seiko Captain Willard

The Seiko Captain Willard is praised for its supremely wearable 42.7mm case, icy white textured dial, and bright LumiBrite lume, with reviewers noting impressive finishing and value over $1,000. Some models feature a unique azurage textured navy blue bezel insert, while others have a matte grey or unidirectional bezel with cream accents. The Seiko Captain Willard houses the 6R35 automatic movement with a 70-hour power reserve and 200m water resistance, though one reviewer questions if its performance specs match its price. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Seiko Captain Willard highly for its comfortable slim profile and excellent LumiBrite lume at its price point.

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