BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020MvsRolex 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 Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M at true scale

Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M

Rolex Datejust at true scale

Datejust

Diameter

40mm

31mm

Lug-to-Lug

50mm

n/a

Thickness

12mm

n/a

Water Resistance

50m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

55h

MSRP

$111

lowest

$9,350

Movement

Miyota 8205

2236

Case

8 specs
Diameter
40mm
31mm
Thickness
12mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
50mm
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
Miyota 8205
2236
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes
Complications
None
Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$111
$9,350
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Reviews

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

BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M

Owners widely praise the BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M for its exceptional anti-reflective coating and elegant, thin profile, with one owner noting the 38mm size is perfect for medium wrists. The watch is considered a great value beater for around $100, praised for reliability and versatility. However, one owner reported poor lume, a die-cast bracelet, and accuracy of +17 seconds per day, while another disliked the brand name and found the male end-links made the bracelet unwearable. Accuracy figures vary, with one owner seeing -3 seconds per day and another reporting +17 seconds per day. On balance, owners rate the BERNY Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM020M highly for its value and versatile design, despite some concerns about specific components and accuracy.

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.