BERNY Dress 2497MvsKnot Watches CS-36ABK

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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 2497M at true scale

Dress 2497M

Knot Watches CS-36ABK at true scale

CS-36ABK

Diameter

38mm

36mm

Lug-to-Lug

49mm

n/a

Thickness

9mm

6.5mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

MSRP

$54

lowest

$133

Movement

Miyota GM02

Miyota 1L45

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
36mm
Thickness
9mm
6.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
49mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
n/a
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
Miyota GM02
Miyota 1L45
Power Reserve
n/a
0h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$54
$133
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Reviews

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

BERNY Dress 2497M

Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2497M for its exceptional anti-reflective coating, comfortable and lightweight full titanium construction, and impressive lume. One owner notes the Miyota GM02 quartz movement keeps fantastic time at -3 seconds per day, while another highlights the sweeping quartz motion. The watch is available for around $45-$50. However, some owners dislike the brand name and find the male end-links make the bracelet unwearable, and the contrast between a matte case and polished bracelet is seen as a potential drawback by some. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Dress Watch-2497M highly for its comfortable titanium build and excellent AR coating at the price.

Knot Watches CS-36ABK

Owners widely appreciate the Knot Watches CS-36ABK for its Japan-made construction, sapphire crystal, and the ease of wear from its light weight and soft leather strap, with many also valuing the customization options. However, some find the lugs to be a bit thick, a design choice attributed to the interchangeable strap system, and one owner reported issues with misaligned hands. A few users also criticized the quality of the strap and clasp, with one noting the strap width prevented the use of standard replacements. Overall, owners rate the Knot Watches CS-36ABK positively for its wearability and customization, despite some reservations about case proportions and strap quality.