BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Classic Watch-AMT358MSvsFormex Essence FortyOne

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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 Titanium Classic Watch-AMT358MS at true scale

BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Classic Watch-AMT358MS

Formex Essence FortyOne at true scale

Essence FortyOne

Diameter

40.5mm

41mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

46.5mm

lowest

Thickness

11.8mm

10.6mm

lowest

Water Resistance

100m

100m

Power Reserve

n/a

41h

MSRP

$143

lowest

$1,890

Movement

Seagull ST17xx (family)

Sellita SW200-1

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40.5mm
41mm
Thickness
11.8mm
10.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
46.5mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
Titanium
Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Dial Color
n/a
Arctic White
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Seagull ST17xx (family)
Sellita SW200-1
Power Reserve
0h
41h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$143
$1,890
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Reviews

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

BERNY BERNY-Men Automatic Titanium Classic Watch-AMT358MS

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.

Formex Essence FortyOne

Owners and reviewers widely praise the Formex Essence FortyOne for its excellent bracelet comfort and quality, often considered best in its price class, along with good finishing and slim wearability. The watch is seen as a compelling value, offering a sporty-chic aesthetic and build quality that punches above its weight. Some owners dislike the brand name and logo, and the bolts around the dial are polarizing. A point of contention for some is the non-screw-down crown, raising concerns about swimming, despite its 100m water resistance rating. Overall, owners and reviewers rate the Formex Essence FortyOne highly for its exceptional bracelet comfort and finishing at its price point.

From video reviewers

The COSC-certified automatic movement is a shared strength. Reviewers did not agree on any weaknesses.

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