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Bering 18634-404 Titanium Black Leather Strap Watch - W74194
Ref. 18634-404
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Bering's Titanium Collection is built around a single premise: remove everything that adds weight without adding function. At 34mm across and only 7mm tall, this sits almost imperceptibly on the wrist — titanium delivers that, carrying far less mass than steel at the same case dimensions while remaining robust enough for daily wear. The white dial with black Arabic numerals is straightforwardly easy to read, and the polished and brushed finishing on the case gives it enough visual variation to avoid looking flat without demanding attention. The black calfskin strap keeps the overall palette clean and pairs without effort against the silver case.
- Reference
- 18634-404
- Brand
- Bering
- Collection
- Titanium
- Case size
- 34mm
- Lug width
- 16mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Folding clasp
- 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 Titanium range (7), Back in Stock (5,429), Watches Under 37mm (1,895), Leather Strap Watches (1,168), Dress Watches (602) and Titanium Watches (190).
Manufacturer’s guarantee
What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 34mm wears small and slips under any cuff
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Sits in the lower half of Bering's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
Bering 18634-404 Titanium Black Leather alternatives
Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 18634-404 | GW0873L1 | ES2362 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £119 | £115 | £125 |
| Case size | 34mm | 34mm | 34mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | 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?
Showering yes, swimming no. 50m covers splashes and brief immersion, but a swimming stroke generates well above the pressure that figure describes.
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?
16mm. 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.
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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