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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsBaltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
HMS 002 - Gold PVD
BalticHMS 002 - Gold PVD
MSRP $416

At a glance

11 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
HMS 002 - Gold PVD38mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
HMS 002 - Gold PVD60h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
HMS 002 - Gold PVD50m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
HMS 002 - Gold PVD$416

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Category
Dress
Sport
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
50m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Hesalite
Dial Color
Black
Gold PVD - Black

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 8315
Power Reserve
40h
60h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$416

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What people say

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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)

The Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) is praised for its shirt-cuff-sleek 11.06mm thin case and a bespoke five-link bracelet with a butterfly clasp, noted for its wrist-hugging comfort and muscular appearance on the cushion case. Its brushed finish effectively hides hairlines. The ETA 2824-2 automatic movement powers the watch. On balance, owners and reviewers rate the Fears Brunswick 40 (Black) highly for its British, bespoke take on the classic sports watch design and comfortable wearability.

Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD

One owner reported poor quality with a plastic-like crystal, audible rattling, and significant timekeeping issues within 24 hours, deeming the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD overpriced. Another commenter felt the design needed upgrades to its movement and crystal, noting a cheap feel to the dial's textured section. On balance, the consensus among the limited owner feedback is that the Baltic HMS 002 - Gold PVD has significant quality concerns for its price point.

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