Amazon.com: Customer reviews: Braun Men's BN0035SLBRG Classic Chronograph Analog Display Japanese Quartz Brown Watch

It goes with almost everything — you can wear with jeans and a tee or dress it up with a suit. If traveling, this could be the one watch I take. I particularly like how understated the style is. The simple Helvetica numerals and un-fussy design elements of the face are the opposite of all the overdone "bling" watches that are more typical. It's slim design fits nicely under shirt cuffs.

I will admit, however, that it feels a little light, almost plasticky. The BN0035 looks solid and impressive in the photos, but it's a little underwhelming coming out of the box. I also have Braun's BN0024 Classic Analog (http://www.amazon.com/Braun-BN0024WHBKG-Classic-Analog-Display/dp/B004X4KVXA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458302196&sr=8-1&keywords=braun+watch). Even though the watches are very similar, my BN0024 seems a little heftier. Perhaps the black anodized metal of the BN0035 is what makes it feel a little more "tinny" compared to the raw metal case of the BN0024.

These are subjective assessments, though. The only solid, objective complaint I have is against the poor-qualitystrap. It looks nice at first, with a two-layer band of leather on the outside and a softer perforated material on the inside resting against the skin. This inner material is comfortable and wicks away sweat (unlike the BN0024 which has a thick all-leather strap that can be uncomfortable on hot days). However, the two layers have begun to separate right where you have to bend the strap to fit it in the buckle. It began to separate fairly quickly after I got the watch, and it's gotten worse with time. I also think the outer leather, while supposedly "genuine," looks very cheap. Almost synthetic. Replacement straps from Braun are tough to find, and to further complicate matters is the fact that the watch strap is 20mm wide, but where it connects is only 18mm. So it's almost impossible to find a matching replacement strap anywhere else. Very frustrating.

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K. Hild

Smart, professional-looking time piece

Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2017

Color: silverVerified Purchase

Belated Christmas gift for our son; he really likes it, and it looks very nice. The numbers are clear, and the small insert dials work very well. Very satisfied with the purchase.

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Rebecca

Awesome watch. Slick

Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2016

Color: Black/BrownVerified Purchase

Awesome watch. Slick, simple and my husband loves it. Great watch for the guy that doesn't want anything massive or bulky. You can wear it casually or dressy.

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meh kett

It's okay

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020

Color: silverVerified Purchase

Very nice design the watch itself the strap isn't the best very mediocre quality

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3rr0r

Very pleased and highly recommend!

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2021

Color: silverVerified Purchase

For the price ($65) I am extremely happy. I specifically was looking for this watch as it was in many reviews online. "Watches to own under $300 etc." And was expecting to pay about triple of what I did. And still would. Perfect in all aspects so far. Alot of negativity toward the strap which I have not experienced.

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P. Blank

Highly disappointed. As I said in my review for the ...

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2017

Color: silverVerified Purchase

Highly disappointed. As I said in my review for the watch with sport band, the minute hand seems to have come loose and now just spins freely. It's a really good looking watch so it's a shame.

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VISHAKH L

Genuine product

Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017

Color: Black/BrownVerified Purchase

This product is GENUINE and NEW. The package is opened(product has been tested) - gray market. The best deal ever - the original price on Braun's website is $320.

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