BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Classic Watch-AMT358MSvsFormex Essence ThirtyNine
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Measurements
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BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Classic Watch-AMT358MS

Essence ThirtyNine
Diameter
40.5mm
39mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
45mm
lowest
Thickness
11.8mm
10mm
lowest
Water Resistance
100m
100m
Power Reserve
n/a
41h
MSRP
$143
lowest
$2,390
Movement
Seagull ST17xx (family)
Sellita SW200-1
Case
5 specsCrystal & Dial
2 specsMovement
2 specsPricing
1 specsReviews
Synthesized for each watch independently from owner discussions, enthusiast forums, written reviews, and video reviewers.
The BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Classic Watch-AMT358MS is widely praised for its exceptional value, offering titanium construction and a sapphire crystal for under $1200 BRL, a feature noted as superior to competitors. Owners appreciate its attractive design, including the case, inner bezel, dual crown setup, and blended date window, with one owner reporting excellent timekeeping at -3 seconds per day. However, some owners express concern over the lack of a screw-down crown and 5 ATM water resistance, while others find the male end-links on the bracelet uncomfortable for larger wrists and dislike the prominent brand name. One owner also noted an issue with the date function on their black dial example. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Classic Watch-AMT358MS highly for its titanium build and sapphire crystal at an accessible price point.
The Formex Essence ThirtyNine is widely praised for its build quality and value, featuring a patented case suspension system for comfort and protection. Reviewers note its 39mm case with a 10mm thickness and 45mm lug-to-lug distance, housing a COSC-certified Sellita SW200-1 movement. It includes a tool-free strap quick-release system and a patented micro-adjusting bracelet for comfort, with pricing around $1,280-$1,390. One minor inconvenience noted is the clasp's specific closing order. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence ThirtyNine highly for its comfortable wearability and excellent value proposition.
The case suspension system enhances comfort and the COSC-certified movement is a strong feature. The bracelet exhibits noticeable rattle. Reviewers disagreed on the ideal case size, with some preferring the 39mm and others the 41mm.
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