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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsGrand Seiko SBGA427

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
SBGA427
Grand SeikoSBGA427
MSRP $5,800

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
SBGA42739mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
SBGA42772h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
SBGA427100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
SBGA427$5,800

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
39mm
Thickness
11.9mm
12.3mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
46.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
19mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9R65
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
72h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545
$5,800

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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.

Grand Seiko SBGA427

Grand Seiko SBGA427 owners widely praise its extensive Zaratsu polishing and the "hall of mirrors" effect created by its diamond-cut indexes, complemented by a subtle, reeded dial and a striking green seconds hand. The 39mm case is noted for its comfortable, tapered bracelet, and the 9R65 Spring Drive movement is visible through the caseback. Some owners report the highly polished Zaratsu finish is prone to scuffs and scratches, with one mentioning a scratch near 1 o'clock. The Grand Seiko SBGA427 sold for $3750. Overall, owners rate the Grand Seiko SBGA427 highly for its exceptional finishing and the unique visual appeal of its dial and indexes.

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