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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsRZE Urbanist

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
Urbanist
RZEUrbanist
MSRP $299

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
Urbanist36mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
Urbanist40h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
Urbanist100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
Urbanist$299

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Diameter
40mm
36mm
Thickness
11.9mm
11mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
42mm
Lug Width
20mm
18mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Grade 5 Titanium
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

3 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Underside
Dial Color
Black
Blue

Movement

2 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
Miyota 2035
Type
Automatic
Quartz

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$299

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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.

RZE Urbanist

The RZE Urbanist is widely praised as a fantastic, lightweight, "grab and go" everyday watch. Owners highlight its durable titanium case with scratch-resistant coatings and sapphire crystal. The solar movement is noted for keeping good time and is guaranteed for life. Production models feature a push-in crown, a change from earlier screw-down versions. Overall, owners rate the RZE Urbanist highly for its durable, lightweight titanium construction and reliable solar movement.

From video reviewers

The RZE Urbanist features a Japanese movement for accurate timekeeping and reliable performance. The watch's lume brightness is a shared weakness, with both reviewers noting it could be improved. Reviewers disagree on the watch's value, with one reviewer considering it a 'great value' for the price, while the other highlights its solar power feature as a significant strength.

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