BERNY Automatic AM013VLvsRolex Oyster Perpetual

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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 Automatic AM013VL at true scale

Automatic AM013VL

Rolex Oyster Perpetual at true scale

Oyster Perpetual

Diameter

29.5mm

31mm

Lug-to-Lug

34.5mm

n/a

Thickness

11mm

n/a

Water Resistance

30m

100m

highest

Power Reserve

n/a

55h

MSRP

$100

lowest

$6,300

Movement

Seiko NH05

2232

Case

7 specs
Diameter
29.5mm
31mm
Thickness
11mm
n/a
Lug-to-Lug
34.5mm
n/a
Lug Width
14mm
n/a
Material
Stainless Steel
Oystersteel
Water Resistance
30m
100m
Caseback
Exhibition
Monobloc middle case, screw-down case back and winding crown

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal Shape
n/a
Flat
Dial Color
n/a
Green
Indices
n/a
Index
Lume
None
Chromalight

Movement

6 specs
Caliber
Seiko NH05
2232
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
n/a
55h
Jewels
0
31
Hacking
No
Yes
Hand-winding
No
Yes

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$100
$6,300
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Reviews

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

BERNY Automatic AM013VL

Owners widely praise the BERNY BERNY-Women Automatic Fashion Watch-AM013VL as an incredible beater watch for the price, noting its comfortable wearability, attractive case, inner bezel, and dual-crown setup. Some owners report fantastic timekeeping, with one seeing -3 seconds per day. However, opinions are split on the brand name, and some find the male end-links make wearing it on the bracelet difficult. One owner experienced a defective watch with a stuck winding mechanism, and another noted issues with the date function. Customer service experiences are also mixed, with one owner citing poor responsiveness. Overall, owners rate the BERNY BERNY-Women Automatic Fashion Watch-AM013VL highly for its value and design features at the price point.

Rolex Oyster Perpetual

Owners widely praise the Rolex Oyster Perpetual for its understated design, versatility, and suitability as an everyday watch, with many appreciating its quality and discreet appearance. Reviewers note the 41mm yellow-dial model's surprising wearability and that its 12mm thickness easily slides under a cuff. Accuracy is reported at +/- 2 seconds per day, and the movement offers approximately 70 hours of power reserve. However, lume in the thin hands is nearly invisible in darkness. The Rolex Oyster Perpetual is notoriously difficult to acquire from authorized dealers due to high demand and limited production, with wait times potentially exceeding a year for specific configurations. Some owners find certain dial colors or sizes, like the 41mm, too large, preferring smaller options for better fit or easier acquisition. Overall, owners rate the Rolex Oyster Perpetual highly for its discreet quality and wearability, making it a sought-after first luxury watch.

From video reviewers

The Rolex Oyster Perpetual's enduring appeal and versatility for everyday wear are consistently praised. Reviewers note the watch's high price point relative to its specifications and mention the difficulty in acquiring one at retail due to demand.

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