BERNY Dress Day DatevsRolex Datejust

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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 Dress Day Date at true scale

Dress Day Date

Rolex Datejust at true scale

Datejust

Diameter

36mm

31mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

40h

55h

highest

MSRP

$110

lowest

$9,350

Movement

Seagull ST16xx (quartz)

2236

Case

8 specs
Diameter
36mm
31mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Finish
n/a
White Rolesor - combination of Oystersteel and white gold
Water Resistance
50m
100m
Caseback
Exhibition
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Light Green
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

7 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST16xx (quartz)
2236
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
40h
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$110
$9,350
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Reviews

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

BERNY Dress Day Date

Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M for its superior anti-reflective coating and elegant, thin design, with one owner noting its versatility as an everyday or business-casual watch. The integration of the date window and the overall case design are also highlighted as strong points. However, the "BERNY" branding on the dial is a polarizing element, with some owners finding it tacky and embarrassing, while others note it as unusual. Accuracy varies among owners, with one reporting -3 seconds per day and another +17 seconds per day. Some owners also express concerns about die-cast bracelet links and poor lume. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch Day Date-AM009M highly for its value and design, despite reservations about the branding.

Rolex Datejust

The Rolex Datejust is widely praised for its aesthetic variety, robust elegance, and versatility, making it suitable for daily wear in various settings. Owners consistently highlight the exceptional comfort of the Jubilee bracelet, with some preferring its "pizzazz" over the sportier Oyster bracelet. The 36mm size is frequently noted for its tasteful proportions, though opinions on dial colors and bezel styles, such as fluted or domed, vary among enthusiasts. Some configurations, particularly those with fluted bezels and Jubilee bracelets in specific dial colors, are considered highly sought-after, though wait times can be significant. The Rolex Datejust is not considered a good investment, as it typically depreciates upon purchase. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Rolex Datejust highly for its versatile style and comfortable wearability, representing a foundational piece of the brand's legacy.

From video reviewers

The fluted bezel is a consistent highlight. Reviewers did not agree on any specific weaknesses.

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