An interesting affordable is this Titanium cased AMT143M Automatic model from Berny, which frankly, is actually impossible to fault and No clutter – Wow!
Compact size at 40.5mm width and with my personal options – of a flat Sapphire AR coated crystal (inner & outer) and without any logo on the dial. The case is just 11.5mm thick and being entirely made from Titanium, weighs just 60g, so nice and light.
It features a Miyota Automatic 8215 movement and the black dial contrasts well with white super luminous markers/numerals & hands. The seconds sweep pointer hand is orange. There is also a small date window between 4 and 5, which in reality with a very neat font, is surprisingly easy to read.
The strap is of strong canvas at 20mm wide with holes reinforced with leather strip, a Titanium buckle and quick release spring bar fitting to the case lugs. Water Resistance is 100m (10ATM) which is fine for me and for casual swimming if and when I do!
Note – the Miyota 8215 Automatic movement (Citizen) is a reliable warhorse and accurate enough at 2o/40s/day. Some opinions say its rotor is loud, but personally I don’t even notice it, so I have no issues with it at all. It works just fine. It is a however, a very popular movement and known for ease of servicing, adjusting and with widely available parts.
Overall this watch is VERY affordable – looks very decent – is Titanium, with an AR coated sapphire crystal and great clarity day or night. And with its compact dimensions, says it all for me. And I love the fact you can specify to leave off the Logo on the dial, which I’ve noted before on quite a few watches can interfere with the clarity of dial reading at night. Uncluttered, which I like. The Water Resistance is good and the price is good – so there’s not really much to complain about.
OK today – Now I’ve worn the watch for a few days – I have to say that I am utterly amazed at just how good this watch is. Can’t fault it at all – and that’s unusual for me. Love the fact that with no Brand markings on the dial nor the back, actually enhances the watch for me. No distractions, no clutter and it does the job – absolutely.
Am I repeating myself ?? – Anti-reflect coatings are excellent, dial clarity probably the best I’ve seen, the non reflective Titanium case size perfect for me, strap is perfect and comfortable. Overall, VERY light and unobtrusive on the wrist and the luminous quality is outstanding.
Without doubt probably the best impulse buy I’ve ever had!
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