Bering Ultra Slim 18740
Specs, Market Price & Buying Guide
- The Bering Ultra Slim 18740 is a 40mm Danish-design dress watch just 6mm thick, with a sapphire crystal and Milanese mesh or link bracelet — for about $150–$190.
- Market range: roughly $140–$190 depending on finish and promotion (verified Aug 17, 2026 — recheck before acting).
- Availability: in current production across many colorways; stocked at Bering direct, European dealers, and Amazon.
Representative photo of the Bering Ultra Slim line. The 18740 family comes in multiple dial and bracelet colorways.
Market range $140–$190 · verified 2026-08-17
€189 / ~$189
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Flat — dealer discounts of 20–25% are routine
Editorial estimate compiled from public listings (€189 RRP, €143 dealer price, ¥22,402 observed). Ranges move weekly. Verified 2026-08-17.
Checked 2026-08-17: in current production. Bering's own store lists at €189; authorized dealers commonly sell at $140–$170.
Full specifications
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Case | 40mm stainless steel, polished |
| Thickness | 6mm — genuinely ultra-slim |
| Weight | ~67g |
| Movement | Quartz (three-hand) |
| Crystal | Sapphire — remarkable at this price |
| Water resistance | 3 ATM / 30m — splash-proof only |
| Bracelet | Milanese mesh or steel link, 20mm, sliding clasp |
| Dial | Sunray (blue shown; many colorways), minimal baton indices |
| Warranty | 3 years through Bering |
| Design origin | Danish design, Arctic-inspired branding |
How it wears, by wrist size
Excellent — 40mm × 6mm on mesh wears like jewelry and disappears under any cuff.
Ideal dress proportions; the mesh conforms perfectly.
Reads slim and intentional; if you want presence, this is not that watch.
Proportionate but visually delicate — consider the 42mm Bering Classic instead.
Buy or skip?
Editorial take: 7.5/10 — sapphire and 6mm for under $190 is a real trick.
The 18740's entire case for existing: it is 6mm thin with a sapphire crystal at a price where most fashion brands give you mineral glass and 10mm of plated brass. The Danish-minimalist dial is genuinely tasteful, and the mesh bracelet is comfortable all day. The limits are equally clear — 3 ATM means this never meets a swimming pool, the quartz is basic, and Bering's brand equity is style rather than horology. As a dress watch for the money, it over-delivers.
- You want water resistance beyond splashes — 3 ATM is dress-watch territory.
- You want a mechanical movement — everything here is quartz.
- You want heft and presence — 6mm and 67g is the opposite of that.
Available alternatives (Amazon-priced)
Cross-shopping slim dress watches? These Amazon-priced alternatives each beat the Bering somewhere.
Skagen Signatur Slim
The other Danish minimalist; similar 40mm slim case on mesh, ~$80–$120.
Check Amazon price ↗Daniel Wellington Classic
The fashion-watch original; interchangeable straps, ~$100–$150. Style over specs.
Check Amazon price ↗Citizen Eco-Drive Stiletto
The step-up: solar-powered ultra-thin with sapphire, ~$180–$250.
Check Amazon price ↗18740 vs. the slim-dress field
| Watch | Case | Thickness | Crystal | Water | Typical price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bering Ultra Slim 18740 | 40mm | 6mm | Sapphire | 30m | $140–$190 |
| Skagen Signatur | 40mm | ~7mm | Mineral | 50m | $80–$120 |
| Daniel Wellington Classic | 40mm | ~6.5mm | Mineral | 30m | $100–$150 |
| Citizen Stiletto | 38mm | ~5mm | Sapphire | 30m | $180–$250 |
Ownership costs
| Cost item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Battery | $10–$15 every 2–3 years at any counter. |
| Mesh care | Rinse the Milanese band occasionally — skin oils build up in the weave. |
| Warranty | 3-year brand warranty is a year longer than most at this price. |
| Resale | Essentially none — buy it to wear it. |
Frequently asked questions
Are Bering watches good quality?
For the price, yes — sapphire crystals on most models and clean finishing. They are Danish-designed fashion watches made to a good standard, not enthusiast horology, and they are honest about that.
Where are Bering watches made?
Designed in Denmark, manufactured in Asia like virtually every watch under $500. The brand is named after Vitus Bering, the Danish explorer.
Is the Bering Ultra Slim really sapphire?
Yes — sapphire crystal is one of the line's genuine differentiators versus Skagen and Daniel Wellington at similar prices.
Can you swim with the 18740?
No — 3 ATM means rain and handwashing only. Treat it like the dress watch it is.
Where to buy safely
€189 list with full 3-year warranty and all colorways.
$140–$170 is the normal discounted band.
$130–$180 depending on colorway; verify the seller for warranty coverage.
Skip — new-on-sale pricing is already at used levels.