BUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster BraceletvsForward Watch Co. Gonzales

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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 Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet at true scale

36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet

Forward Watch Co. Gonzales at true scale

Gonzales

Diameter

36mm

38mm

Lug-to-Lug

n/a

44mm

Thickness

n/a

11.6mm

Water Resistance

50m

50m

Power Reserve

n/a

42h

MSRP

$176

lowest

$550

Movement

Japanese automatic

Miyota 9039

Case

4 specs
Diameter
36mm
38mm
Thickness
n/a
11.6mm
Lug-to-Lug
n/a
44mm
Lug Width
n/a
18mm

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Dial Color
Silver
White
Indices
n/a
Applied
Lume
None
Swiss Super-LumiNova BGW9

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
Japanese automatic
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
0 vph
28,800 vph
Power Reserve
0h
42h
Jewels
0
24

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$176
$550
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Reviews

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

BUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet

Owners widely praise the BUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet for its exceptional value, with many noting its well-made case and fantastic fit and finish, comparing its build quality favorably to brands like Citizen or Fossil. The smooth bezel and Oyster bracelet are frequently highlighted for offering a clean, sharp, and understated everyday-wear aesthetic, with some owners preferring this configuration for a sportier look. However, some owners point out easily scratched polished surfaces and slightly rough lug transitions, while others describe the bracelet as feeling flimsy and the lume as mediocre. The Miyota 8215 movement is present, and the watch features a sapphire crystal. Overall, owners rate the BUREI 36mm Smooth Bezel Oyster Bracelet highly for its impressive build quality and aesthetic at its price point.

Forward Watch Co. Gonzales

Owners appreciate the dial's appearance on the Forward Watch Co. Gonzales. One owner notes a personal preference for watches over 40mm, finding smaller case diameters too diminutive. Overall, owners are pleased with the Forward Watch Co. Gonzales, citing the dial's aesthetic as a key positive.