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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsGrand Seiko SBGD201

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
SBGD201
Grand SeikoSBGD201

At a glance

12 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
SBGD20143mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
SBGD201192h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
SBGD201100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
SBGD201

Full specifications

Case

6 specs
Diameter
40mm
43mm
Thickness
11.9mm
13.2mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
51.8mm
Lug Width
20mm
22mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Platinum
Water Resistance
15m
100m

Crystal & Dial

2 specs
Crystal
Domed Sapphire
Sapphire
AR Coating
Inner
Yes

Movement

3 specs
Caliber
La Joux-Perret G100
9R01
Type
Automatic
Spring Drive
Power Reserve
40h
192h

Pricing

1 specs
MSRP
$3,545

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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 SBGD201

Grand Seiko SBGD201 owners and reviewers praise its stellar platinum case with Zaratsu polishing and diamond-dust dial, with one reviewer calling it the most beautiful Grand Seiko they have seen. Its Spring Drive caliber 9R01 movement offers an 8-day power reserve from three barrels. While some find the 43mm size too large for its design, others find the 168-gram platinum case comfortable despite its heft. Some community members note the movement finishing is simplistic for its price point and would prefer the artistic finesse of higher-end alternatives. On balance, enthusiasts and reviewers highly regard the Grand Seiko SBGD201 for its exquisite finishing and impressive technical specifications at its price.

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