I have had the blue one for several weeks. it is a great fit and I am pleased with the form fitting rubber strap. The sunburst on the blue dial is amazing under the Australian sun. For the price it is top quality. Berny is an expert in doing original design work. Keeps great time and has a nice feel under the water. I have tested it snorkeling and yes its water tight. Overall I am impressed with your review. Your black dial looks great on the orange thin band. Keep up the good reviews.
Thanks for the review! I really love Berny's style which consists of rather raw and tough watch case with precise and clear details on a dial. And they started to make really great straps and bracelets. When I used to have Berny's "railway v1", there was a rubbish strap on it. And I was so surprised with the new type of thick milanese bracelet on v2. And that silicone strap on the "compressor" doesn't need a replacement at all, it's just perfect.
At 11:30 - I, too, have been on a compressor-style kick lately. I, too, love those Rdunaes R3's. I recently picked up a CCCP (brand) Spetsnaz w/ a black retro dial, and YES! It has a similar bezel thing going on where like 1/4 of the min/hr markers on the bezel do not line up precisely with the indices when the other 3/4 of them do. It's weird, *it's illogical.* But it is not a deal breaker on a budget compressor that I like to wear frequently. I just don't *get* it... 🤷🏼
I don't like how glossy the metal looks but overall, that is a great watch for the price, especially the sapphire glass and the 200ft of water resistance is also amazing for this price.
I've got the older melon yellow version and it's great. I really like this new version, the lack of lume pip on the bezel is a deal breaker for me though. Hopefully they'll upgrade that in the future.
@@UltraLab157 how good is the old version lume? Does it last long? The new one are days to be very good. The old one use C3 while the new one is using bgw9. I wonder which one last longer through the night
Big improvement from the first variant Definitely a step in the right direction Great value proposition Don't think anyone will regret the purchase Although the Rdunae is worth the extra money Love my blue variant I reach for it a couple of times a week Another great review my friend 👍
Those Rdunaes are great. Picked up three colorways during the AliX November sale. Is it weird that on some level I know I'll be getting the other two at some point? 🤷🏼 It's an addiction, but a harmless one.
I have Berny's other compressor but i'll be picking one of these up in a future sale ( probably the blue one ). I have to agree with you, there are too many distinct changes too call this a V2 of last years watch, that watch is more of a core diver while this one is more to the dress watch esthetic.
Looks good, especially in the blue. I actually prefer the earlier one, bought a black dial one but kinda wish I'd gone for the orange. Good to see the changes with this new watch but it won't be going on my wish list.
Excellent review as usual and a great looking watch. Big fan of Berny watches, but not so keen on the name. This one would probably look a bit too big on my 6.5" wrist, but I would love to see this dial on a smaller, slimmer design.
Great review as usual. The first version in orange only didn't feel like a favorite, even though I was glad to see an original design from Berny (I assume?). But this one in black/grey looks really tempting. Finishing and specs are typically good for the price with brands like this. My Berny Mondaine homage version 2 just arrived from the 11.11 sale, and it's such great value for the money. Interesting that this particular Miyota movment is less noisy, since I have a couple of Miyota driven watches which are typically wobbly/noisy, hence a slight downside for me. This is tempting, and hopefully that size with those lugs would work on my 6.5 inch wrist.
Yeah, the non 8215/8315 8 series seem to be quiet. Had the day date one in a Cadisen and it wasn't bad at all. 🤷 Just got a Cronos explorer with 8315 hand it's pretty noisy, which sucks, because it's an otherwise great watch.
@@EscapeWheel It's too bad when great built watches have noisy movements. And Miyota is also a work horse like Seiko, like you don't need to service it but just change it after about 10+ years (if it's still not running). Hence it's too bad about the noise.
I assume the second "Day" is for morning/evening. My Hamilton has the same design. I also think the comments about a wobbly crown are funny after owning a Vostok.
Found this …. But only on the “S5” part - S5 Shock-Resisting Tool Steel S5 Shock-Resisting Tool Steel is a silicon-manganese tool steel which exhibits the highest impact toughness among all of the “S” type steels. The high toughness and the ability to be hardened to 62 Rockwell C make S5 an excellent choice for applications that require higher strength than S7 shock-resisting tool steel. The steel is typically hardened using an oil quench, but for simple geometries, the steel may be water quenched. APPLICATIONS: Pneumatic tools, shear blades, mandrels, heavy-duty punches, and stamping dies.
Thanks for the review, seems like a lovely watch BUT...... having a watch with a persons name on it just doesn't float my boat. I would but their Swiss Railway watch too if the name was replaced by a logo.
As a general rule, yes. But I knew I was in the mid-day on the watch. I generally stay away from setting the day/day between 10pm and 6am just to make sure I'm way out of the "danger zone"
Had this watch contained a 9000 series miyota, and had another name on the dial, it would have been a no trainer - still, it's a nice JLC Polaris homage.
I bought this model on Berny's website, I do not recommend buying these watches. the guarantee that the buyer offers, if there is a problem, does not comply with it.
Berny is stepping up in the budget category. Even the ducks approve.
Ducks give it 4.5 out of 5 quacks 🤣
I have the orange version and it's one of my favourites in my collection. Looks great and interesting and very comfortable.
I have had the blue one for several weeks. it is a great fit and I am pleased with the form fitting rubber strap. The sunburst on the blue dial is amazing under the Australian sun. For the price it is top quality. Berny is an expert in doing original design work. Keeps great time and has a nice feel under the water. I have tested it snorkeling and yes its water tight. Overall I am impressed with your review. Your black dial looks great on the orange thin band. Keep up the good reviews.
In don't think it is original but a hommage to the JLC Polaris Date.
That intro is so badass 👏🏽🥹
I ordered mine in green 💚
Thanks for the review! I really love Berny's style which consists of rather raw and tough watch case with precise and clear details on a dial. And they started to make really great straps and bracelets. When I used to have Berny's "railway v1", there was a rubbish strap on it. And I was so surprised with the new type of thick milanese bracelet on v2. And that silicone strap on the "compressor" doesn't need a replacement at all, it's just perfect.
yeah, this strap is kinda' awesome. I love it!
At 11:30 - I, too, have been on a compressor-style kick lately. I, too, love those Rdunaes R3's. I recently picked up a CCCP (brand) Spetsnaz w/ a black retro dial, and YES! It has a similar bezel thing going on where like 1/4 of the min/hr markers on the bezel do not line up precisely with the indices when the other 3/4 of them do. It's weird, *it's illogical.* But it is not a deal breaker on a budget compressor that I like to wear frequently. I just don't *get* it... 🤷🏼
I don't like how glossy the metal looks but overall, that is a great watch for the price, especially the sapphire glass and the 200ft of water resistance is also amazing for this price.
I had a Pagani Design Sub Homage with Miyota... I miss that vibration from the rotor sometimes... It's like the watch saying to me: hey, I'm here!
I've got the older melon yellow version and it's great. I really like this new version, the lack of lume pip on the bezel is a deal breaker for me though. Hopefully they'll upgrade that in the future.
I hope so too! thanks for watching!
based on the review of older model there is a lume pip right? But based on this video looks like there is no lume pip for this new version.
Yep, the older melon yellow version has a lume pip. This newer version unfortunately does not.
@@UltraLab157 how good is the old version lume? Does it last long? The new one are days to be very good. The old one use C3 while the new one is using bgw9. I wonder which one last longer through the night
@@tendousjyes, the old version uses c3 and it's pretty good. Much better in general than other watches in this price range.
She got some vibes of a Jaeger Diver Compressor, I like it !
Yes indeed.
Big improvement from the first variant Definitely a step in the right direction Great value proposition Don't think anyone will regret the purchase Although the Rdunae is worth the extra money Love my blue variant I reach for it a couple of times a week Another great review my friend 👍
thank you, Michael!
Those Rdunaes are great. Picked up three colorways during the AliX November sale. Is it weird that on some level I know I'll be getting the other two at some point? 🤷🏼
It's an addiction, but a harmless one.
Also: how can a shopper differentiate between the gen 1 and gen 2 models?
@@hgr.7857 I don't even consider them gen 1 and 2 they are so different. "Gen 1" had a waffle pattern dial and a different case and different hands.
@@EscapeWheel Thanks for the speedy reply. I'm ordering, but not from the official store (😒) bc they are out of the version with the no-logo dial.
I have Berny's other compressor but i'll be picking one of these up in a future sale ( probably the blue one ). I have to agree with you, there are too many distinct changes too call this a V2 of last years watch, that watch is more of a core diver while this one is more to the dress watch esthetic.
Exactly my thoughts. Thanks for watching!
Looks good, especially in the blue. I actually prefer the earlier one, bought a black dial one but kinda wish I'd gone for the orange. Good to see the changes with this new watch but it won't be going on my wish list.
I just didn't like the old dial enough to pull the trigger. I'm sure it was a nice one though...looked to be from the reviews.
Excellent review as usual and a great looking watch. Big fan of Berny watches, but not so keen on the name. This one would probably look a bit too big on my 6.5" wrist, but I would love to see this dial on a smaller, slimmer design.
thanks, Dave. I'm all for a smaller version of anything...lol. this in 38-39mm would be amazing!
Great review as usual. The first version in orange only didn't feel like a favorite, even though I was glad to see an original design from Berny (I assume?). But this one in black/grey looks really tempting. Finishing and specs are typically good for the price with brands like this. My Berny Mondaine homage version 2 just arrived from the 11.11 sale, and it's such great value for the money.
Interesting that this particular Miyota movment is less noisy, since I have a couple of Miyota driven watches which are typically wobbly/noisy, hence a slight downside for me. This is tempting, and hopefully that size with those lugs would work on my 6.5 inch wrist.
Yeah, the non 8215/8315 8 series seem to be quiet. Had the day date one in a Cadisen and it wasn't bad at all. 🤷
Just got a Cronos explorer with 8315 hand it's pretty noisy, which sucks, because it's an otherwise great watch.
@@EscapeWheel It's too bad when great built watches have noisy movements. And Miyota is also a work horse like Seiko, like you don't need to service it but just change it after about 10+ years (if it's still not running). Hence it's too bad about the noise.
Goose liked the green strap.
Like a watch that does not pretend to much .
What do you mean? It's nearly a 1:1 with a JLC Model (the name escapes me)
I assume the second "Day" is for morning/evening. My Hamilton has the same design. I also think the comments about a wobbly crown are funny after owning a Vostok.
Those are supposed to be wobbly though right? It's a design feature.
@@EscapeWheel Yes, indeed. IIRC, it is a clutch to help prevent breaking the stem. Point taken, though, as this one should not be.
Found this …. But only on the “S5” part -
S5 Shock-Resisting Tool Steel
S5 Shock-Resisting Tool Steel is a silicon-manganese tool steel which exhibits the highest impact toughness among all of the “S” type steels. The high toughness and the ability to be hardened to 62 Rockwell C make S5 an excellent choice for applications that require higher strength than S7 shock-resisting tool steel. The steel is typically hardened using an oil quench, but for simple geometries, the steel may be water quenched.
APPLICATIONS: Pneumatic tools, shear blades, mandrels, heavy-duty punches, and stamping dies.
Thanks for the review, seems like a lovely watch BUT...... having a watch with a persons name on it just doesn't float my boat. I would but their Swiss Railway watch too if the name was replaced by a logo.
Nice 👍🏻, Baltic Dual Crown and Newmark Waterking is 38,5 and 11,5mm thick.. chech them out
I was aware of the Baltic but not the Newmark. Looks great! Thanks for the heads up
Shouldn't you have the hands pointing down when changing the day/date complication?
As a general rule, yes. But I knew I was in the mid-day on the watch. I generally stay away from setting the day/day between 10pm and 6am just to make sure I'm way out of the "danger zone"
It's definitely a chunky monkey, but those new dials really make this thing pop! Can't really complain about anything for an $80 automatic watch!
indeed, Dan. i've really been enjoying this one
Quacking good watch, Steve! 🦆🦆🦆
Thanks David! Quack quack! 🤣
Very detailed review.
Had this watch contained a 9000 series miyota, and had another name on the dial, it would have been a no trainer - still, it's a nice JLC Polaris homage.
Not a bad homage for the price, but man, this with a 9000 and about 2mm thinner would be incredible.
If the upper crown is not a screw down crown then it’s more like a “desk diver”!!😜😅😂
I think a lot of modern day divers use non screw down crowns. It's a safety mechanism. Doesn't aid in the WR rating at all really.
Great review
I would buy this watch today, if it weren't for the Berny name on the dial. I wish they would come up with a logo of some sort, anything.
I bought this model on Berny's website, I do not recommend buying these watches. the guarantee that the buyer offers, if there is a problem, does not comply with it.
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Overall i like the watch but that BERNY just too big to see
Would Be Nice For Free
Not a good watch bad lum
Did you even watch the review?