BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023MvsTissot Ballade
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Measurements
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BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M

Ballade
Diameter
37.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
48mm
n/a
Thickness
12mm
11.0mm
lowest
Water Resistance
50m
100m
highest
Power Reserve
n/a
80h
MSRP
$130
lowest
$1,100
Movement
Seiko NH36
Tissot Powermatic 80
Case
6 specsCrystal & Dial
4 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
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Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M for its elegant and thin dress watch design, with the 37.5mm case size considered perfect for medium wrists, and its versatile wearability as an everyday or business-casual timepiece. The anti-reflective coating is noted as exceptional, and the case, inner bezel, dual crown setup, blended date window, and comfortable bracelet are all highlighted as positives, with one owner reporting fantastic timekeeping at -3 seconds per day. Some owners express concerns over die-cast bracelet links and poor lume, while one notes a minor issue with the date function and another finds the male end-links make wearing it on the bracelet unappealing. Accuracy reports vary, with one owner experiencing +17 seconds per day and another seeing -3 seconds per day. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Dress Watch-AM023M highly for its elegant design and comfortable wearability at its price point.
Owners and reviewers widely praise the Tissot Ballade for its exceptional value, with many highlighting its immaculate quality for the price, attractive dial, and hobnail bezel. The 39mm case size and slim profile are frequently cited as comfortable and aesthetically pleasing. Some owners note the bracelet is solid but lacks premium features like micro-adjustment, and a few find the strap and clasp areas for potential improvement. The Tissot Ballade COSC is recognized for its chronometer-certified Powermatic 80 movement. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Tissot Ballade highly for its design and quality at its price point.
The Tissot Ballade's unique, intricately cut ribbed bezel design adds depth and character to the case. The watch's stunning finishing is a notable strength, suggesting a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail. A drawback is the somewhat lacking lume brightness, which may be a concern for those who plan to wear it in low-light conditions.
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