Which is cheaper, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour or the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

At MSRP the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is the cheaper of the two at $2,175, against $4,498 for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour — a $2,323 gap before any retailer discounting.

Which is bigger, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour or the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto wears larger at 46mm versus 40.5mm for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour — a 5.5mm difference across the dial.

Which has better water resistance, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour or the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is rated to 50m versus 10m for the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour.

Which has a longer power reserve, the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour or the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto carries a 80-hour power reserve against 40 hours on the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour.

What movement does the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour run compared to the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto?

Both watches run automatic movements — the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour uses the Sellita SW200 and the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto uses the H-10-S.

Side by side

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump HourvsHamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

The numbers, the dial colors, the calibers — laid out so you can stop flipping between tabs.

Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

brunswick-40-5-jump-hour-china-blue

MSRP $4,498

Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

h24625330

MSRP $2,175

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ

Diameter

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour40.5mm

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto46mm

Power Reserve

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour40h

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto80h

Water Resistance

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour10m

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto50m

MSRP

Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour$4,498

Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto$2,175

Full specifications

Case

7 specs

Crystal & Dial

2 specs

Crystal

Domed Sapphire

Sapphire

Dial Color

Blue

Black

Movement

2 specs

Caliber

Sellita SW200

H-10-S

Power Reserve

40h

80h

Pricing

1 specs

MSRP

$4,498

$2,175

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour

Owners widely praise the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour's stunning aventurine dial and vintage-modern aesthetic, with some noting excellent finishing. Reviewers highlight its fun dial visuals and unique in-house jump hour module. Owners are split on legibility with the jump hour complication, and some find the 12.8mm thickness substantial for some wrists. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40.5 Jump Hour highly for its unique dial and jump hour complication, despite some concerns about thickness and legibility.

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Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto

The Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is recognized for its bold, avant-garde design featuring a unique triangular case. It is powered by a skeletonized H-10-S or ETA C07.901 movement, providing an 80-hour power reserve. The watch includes a black dial with sunray brushing and hands treated with Super-LumiNova, and comes on an integrated rubber strap. Reviewers note that while its distinctive aesthetic is a significant appeal, precise time-reading may not be its main focus. On balance, the Hamilton Ventura XXL Skeleton Auto is appreciated for its striking, statement-making design and substantial power reserve.

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