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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsIslander Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
IslanderIslander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
MSRP $329

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26334mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-26350m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263$329

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
34mm
Thickness
11.9mm
37mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
15m
50m

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 9039
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$329

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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.

Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263

Owners widely praise the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 for its exceptional value at $329, with many highlighting the striking pale blue dial and its suitability for semi-formal wear. Specific points of appreciation include the attractive case shape, the dial's texture, and the visibility of the blue hands. On balance, owners rate the Islander Astoria Automatic Dress Watch with Pale Blue Dial #ISL-263 highly for its aesthetic appeal and strong value proposition.

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