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Bering 16535-707 Blue Dial Bracelet Watch - W74278
Ref. 16535-707
Sits in Bering’s upper tier here — more premium than three quarters of the Bering watches we list, which start at £75.
Price range £75 to £259 across 37 Bering watches in stock.Bering's Classic range applies Danish minimalism to the wristwatch in its most literal form: flat planes, clean lines, nothing added for its own sake. The square case here is only 6mm thick, which is genuinely slim for the format and lets it disappear under a shirt cuff rather than announce itself. At 35mm the case suits a smaller wrist without crowding it, and the blue sunray dial shifts noticeably between direct and angled light — flat and matte-looking head-on, then alive with radial movement when the angle changes. The tapering bracelet, wider at the case and narrowing to the deployant clasp, keeps the proportions tidy rather than letting the bracelet overpower what it is attached to.
- Reference
- 16535-707
- Brand
- Bering
- Case size
- 35mm
- Case thickness
- 6mm
- Lug width
- 24mm
- Case material
- Stainless steel
- Case shape
- Square
- Dial
- Blue
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Stainless steel bracelet
- Strap colour
- Silver
- Clasp
- Deployant clasp
- Lume
- Luminous
- Retailer
- F.Hinds
Additional specifications
- Origin
- Swiss made
- Warranty
- 3 years
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.
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 35mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- One of Bering's more premium watches
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Compare alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 16535-707 |  VV253GYGY |  HB1502521 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £189 | £190 | £179 |
| Case size | 35mm | 35mm | 35mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 30m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Stainless steel bracelet | Leather strap | Mesh bracelet |
| This watch | Closely matched |
|
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Frequently asked questions, and things you should know about this watch
Can I swim with it?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
Will the glass scratch?
Unlikely. Sapphire is second only to diamond in hardness and shrugs off everyday marking.
Does it need a battery?
Yes. It is quartz, so expect a battery change every two to three years at a jeweller.
What size strap does it take?
24mm. 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 unisex, and at this size it suits any wrist that takes the dimensions.
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.
Who are F.Hinds?
F.Hinds has been run by the same family since 1856 and is now in its fifth generation, with more than 115 shops across England and Wales. They are a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council and an Authorised Diamond Dealer.
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