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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsNOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545

At a glance

18 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Minimatik 39 date blue39.5mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Minimatik 39 date blue52 hoursh
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Minimatik 39 date blue50m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Minimatik 39 date blue$3,730

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Diameter
40mm
39.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
7.5mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
47.7mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Finish
Brushed and polished
Water Resistance
15m
50m
Caseback
Solid

Crystal & Dial

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

Movement

5 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
DUW 4601
Type
Automatic
Manual
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
21,600 vph
Power Reserve
40h
52 hoursh
Jewels
25
23

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$3,730

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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.

NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue

The NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue is praised for its playful yet sophisticated dial with turquoise and gold minute markers that shift appearance with light, and its short, tucked-in lugs contribute to a less bulky wear. Owners appreciate its contemporary design and suitability for both office and casual settings. Some owners wish the Minimatik were 1-2mm larger, and its price is noted as high, with some difficulty in finding it in shops. Overall, owners rate the NOMOS Glashütte Minimatik 39 date blue highly for its unique dial and comfortable, less bulky wear.

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