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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsOak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

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

Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
The Olmsted Matte
Oak & OscarThe Olmsted Matte
MSRP $1,775

At a glance

16 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
The Olmsted Matte38mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
The Olmsted Matte42h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
The Olmsted Matte100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
The Olmsted Matte$1,775

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Field
Diameter
40mm
38mm
Thickness
11.9mm
10.8mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
44.9mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
316L Stainless Steel (matte ceramic coated)
Water Resistance
15m
100m
Caseback
Solid
Solid screw-down

Crystal & Dial

4 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
Crystal Shape
Flat
Double-domed
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Lume
None
Super-LumiNova

Movement

4 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Sellita SW300
Beat Rate
28,800 vph
4 vph
Power Reserve
40h
42h
Complications
None
GMT, Chronograph, Date

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$1,775

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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.

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte

Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte is praised for its stealthy, modern field watch aesthetic, featuring a durable ceramic-coated steel case and a clean, no-date dial. Reviewers highlight its comfortable 38mm dimensions and 100m water resistance. The watch offers exceptional value at $1,475, including two straps and a travel wallet, with a modified ETA 2892-A2 movement. One reviewer notes the ceramic coating may develop patina with heavy wear. Overall, reviewers rate Oak & Oscar The Olmsted Matte highly for its stealthy design and value proposition.

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