BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster BraceletvsMaen Brooklyn 36

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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.

BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet at true scale

36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet

Maen Brooklyn 36 at true scale

Brooklyn 36

Diameter

36mm

36mm

Thickness

n/a

11.1mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

MSRP

$176

lowest

$639

Movement

Japanese automatic

Miyota 9122

Case

3 specs
Thickness
n/a
11.1mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
n/a
Material
Stainless steel
316L Stainless Steel

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Sapphire
Domed Sapphire
Dial Color
Silver
M5.1.1

Movement

1 specs
Caliber
Japanese automatic
Miyota 9122

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$176
$639
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Reviews

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

BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet

Owners widely praise the BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet for its excellent value and well-made case, with many finding the 36mm size comfortable and the fluted bezel on an oyster bracelet a mature aesthetic. Some owners report the polished surfaces and bracelet scratch easily, and one notes rough end transitions on the lugs. The lume is considered mediocre, and the bracelet can feel flimsy, though one owner found it kept great time losing about 7 seconds a day. Overall, owners rate the BUREI 36mm Fluted Bezel Oyster Bracelet highly for its value and comfortable wearability.

Maen Brooklyn 36

Owners widely praise the Maen Brooklyn 36 for its attractive sunburst dials, particularly the green and tan colorways, and its well-finished Jubilee bracelet that imparts an expensive feel. The 36mm case size and 46mm lug-to-lug are noted as fitting smaller wrists well, though one owner found its 12.6mm thickness surprisingly compact. Some owners express concerns about potential quality control issues, with one noting an askew 12 o'clock index, and others question the brand's newness and the longevity of its Miyota movement. On balance, owners rate the Maen Brooklyn 36 highly for its attractive design and triple calendar complication at its price point.

From video reviewers

The Maen M5.1.1 features a classy dial with a strong Rolex-inspired design. The watch's finishing and quality are on par with previous Maen watches. The Maen M5.1.1 has a relatively high price compared to its competitors, which might be a drawback for some buyers.

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