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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsIslander Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
IslanderIslander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
MSRP $449

At a glance

19 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-32342mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323200m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323$449

Full specifications

Case

9 specs
Category
Dress
Diver
Diameter
40mm
42mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
0mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
15m
200m
Caseback
Solid
Screw-down

Crystal & Dial

5 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Indices
Applied

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Seiko NH38
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
0 vph
Power Reserve
40h
0h
Jewels
25
0

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$449

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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 Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323

Owners widely praise the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 for its stunning radiant blue dial and red seconds hand, with some noting its resemblance to a luxury model. The watch is frequently cited as offering excellent value for its price. Some owners express a dislike for the circle/triangle logo, while others appreciate the availability of both 38mm and 43mm size options. Overall, owners rate the Islander Red October V2 Dive Watch with Radiant Blue Dial #ISL-323 highly for its aesthetic appeal and value proposition.

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