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Bering 13434-332 Gold Tone Milanese Mesh Bracelet Watch - W74228
Ref. 13434-332
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Bering's Classic collection takes its cues from Scandinavian design thinking: remove everything that doesn't earn its place, then stop. At 34mm with a 7mm case, this sits neatly on the wrist without pressing against it — proportions that work for everyday wear without drawing attention to themselves. The black sunray dial is the detail that repays a second look. Sunray finishing means the surface shifts between near-black and a soft lustre depending on the angle, which gives the dial more presence than a flat colour would, despite the overall restraint of the design. Four crystals clustered at twelve add just enough punctuation without pulling the eye away from the hands. The Milanese mesh conforms closely to the wrist and tends to wear more comfortably through the day than a link bracelet of equivalent weight.
- Reference
- 13434-332
- Brand
- Bering
- Collection
- Classic
- Case size
- 34mm
- Lug width
- 14mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- Black
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 30m
- Bracelet / strap
- Mesh bracelet
- Strap colour
- Gold
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Learn more about Bering
Bering was founded in Denmark in 2004 and named for Vitus Bering, the Danish navigator who charted the strait between Siberia and Alaska. The Arctic reference is the brand's whole design argument: clarity, cold light, nothing surplus.
That translates into a consistent look — very slim cases, milanese mesh bracelets, flat dials with minimal markers, and a strong preference for ceramic and titanium over steel.
The technical claim is the glass. Bering fits sapphire across much of the range, and has built its marketing around scratch resistance at price points where mineral glass is the norm.
The company also produces solar-powered models and a substantial range of ceramic watches, and sells widely through European jewellers.
These are design-led quartz watches rather than horological objects, and they are honest about that. What they offer is a Scandinavian aesthetic executed consistently, at a price that does not require thinking twice.
- 2004
- Founded in Denmark, named for the navigator Vitus Bering.
- 2008
- Ceramic cases enter the collection.
- 2012
- Sapphire glass becomes standard across much of the range.
- 2016
- Solar-powered models are introduced.
- 2020
- Distribution widens across European jewellers.
Also in 6 collections
This watch appears in the Bering Classic range (26), Back in Stock (5,429), Stainless Steel Watches (3,531), Watches Under 37mm (1,895), Women's Watches (1,820) and Mesh Bracelet Watches (242).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 34mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
Worth knowing
- 30m means keeping it away from water
Bering 13434-332 Gold Tone Milanese alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 13434-332 | 1782680 | 24070022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £139 | £139 | £139 |
| Case size | 34mm | 34mm | 34mm |
| Water resistance | 30m | 30m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Mesh bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet | Stainless steel bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched | Closely matched |
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
No. At 30m it will survive rain and handwashing, but not submersion of any kind.
Water resistance explainedWill the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Sapphire, mineral and acrylic comparedDoes it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
Quartz, automatic and solar comparedWhat size strap does it take?
14mm. Any strap of that width will fit, and on most modern watches quick-release bars make the swap a two-minute job with no tools.
Is it a men's or women's watch?
Listed as women's, though at 34mm it sits in the range that suits anyone.
Cheapest place to buy
F.Hinds is the only UK retailer we track stocking this reference, so there is nothing to compare it against today.
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