BERNY Quartz 2285VMvsKnot Watches CC-39

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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 Quartz 2285VM at true scale

Quartz 2285VM

Knot Watches CC-39 at true scale

CC-39

Diameter

38mm

39mm

Lug-to-Lug

45mm

n/a

Thickness

10mm

9mm

lowest

Water Resistance

30m

30m

MSRP

$90

lowest

$174

Movement

Seiko VD51

Seiko YM91

Case

6 specs
Diameter
38mm
39mm
Thickness
10mm
9mm
Lug-to-Lug
45mm
n/a
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel
Caseback
Solid
n/a

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Mineral
Sapphire
Dial Color
n/a
White

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Seiko VD51
Seiko YM91

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$90
$174
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Reviews

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

BERNY Quartz 2285VM

Owners praise the BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Fashion Watch-2285VM for its value, with many citing its comfortable and exceptionally light titanium construction, AR sapphire crystal, and impressive timekeeping accuracy around -3 seconds per day. The design is considered fresh and well-executed, featuring a blended date window and dual crown setup, while the sweeping quartz seconds hand is a notable detail. Some owners, however, dislike the prominent branding and find the male end-links problematic for bracelet wear, with one owner noting the lugs are too long for a comfortable fit. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Men Quartz Fashion Watch-2285VM highly for its exceptional value and lightweight titanium build.

Knot Watches CC-39

The Knot Watches CC-39 is praised for its perfect 39mm fit and customizable dial and strap, with one owner finding it awesome at $35 USD for its Bauhaus-style chronograph aesthetic. Owners appreciate the cream dial and orange accents, though some find the dial busy and difficult to read initially. The watch is considered thin, measuring 13.2mm partly due to its domed crystal. One owner notes the inconvenience of a sample battery requiring a store visit for replacement and finds the 18mm strap width slightly slim for the 39mm case. On balance, owners rate the Knot Watches CC-39 highly for its unique appearance and value at the price point.