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Bering 18640-404 Titanium Black Leather Strap Watch - W74156
Ref. 18640-404
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Stepping up in Bering's range
Bering's Titanium collection is built around a single proposition: removing every gram that serves no purpose. Titanium rather than steel is the structural choice that makes this credible — the case comes in noticeably lighter on the wrist than its 40mm diameter would suggest, and the hypoallergenic properties mean it suits skin that reacts to conventional case metals. The dial is white with bold Arabic numerals and a thin blue seconds hand — a restraint that reads as Scandinavian in the most literal sense, with the blue hand the only concession to colour. At 7mm the case sits flat enough to disappear under a cuff, and the black calfskin strap on a plain pin buckle keeps the whole thing grounded without competing with the dial.
- Reference
- 18640-404
- Brand
- Bering
- Collection
- Titanium
- Case size
- 40mm
- Lug width
- 20mm
- Case material
- Titanium
- Case shape
- Round
- Dial
- White
- Crystal
- Sapphire
- Movement
- Quartz
- Functions
- Date
- Water resistance
- 50m
- Bracelet / strap
- Leather strap
- Strap colour
- Black
- Clasp
- Buckle
- 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.
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What the specifications mean
Strengths
- 40mm suits most wrists
- Sapphire crystal, which resists scratching
- Luminous hands and markers for low light
- Sits in the lower half of Bering's range as we list it
Worth knowing
- 50m suits rain and handwashing, not swimming
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Watches from other brands at a similar price, style and size, so you can see what else your budget can buy.
| Specification | 18640-404 |  W0571L1 |  74015 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £99 | £99 | £109 |
| Case size | 40mm | 39mm | 40mm |
| Water resistance | 50m | 50m | 50m |
| Movement | Quartz | Quartz | Quartz |
| Strap | Leather strap | Silicone strap | 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.
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?
20mm. 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 men's, though at 40mm 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.
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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