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Fears Brunswick 40 (Black)vsGrand Seiko SBGD228

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Brunswick 40 (Black)
FearsBrunswick 40 (Black)
MSRP $3,545
SBGD228
Grand SeikoSBGD228
MSRP $273,000

At a glance

13 of 29 specs differ
Diameter
Brunswick 40 (Black)40mm
SBGD22844.5mm
Power Reserve
Brunswick 40 (Black)40h
SBGD228192h
Water Resistance
Brunswick 40 (Black)15m
SBGD228100m
MSRP
Brunswick 40 (Black)$3,545
SBGD228$273,000

Full specifications

Case

7 specs
Category
Dress
Chronograph
Diameter
40mm
44.5mm
Thickness
11.9mm
14.4mm
Lug-to-Lug
46.5mm
52mm
Lug Width
20mm
23mm
Material
316L Stainless Steel
Gold
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
$273,000

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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 SBGD228

The Grand Seiko SBGD228 is a limited edition luxury watch featuring a rose gold case, a red mother-of-pearl dial with garnets and diamonds, and the 8-day Spring Drive Caliber 9R01, noted for its accuracy of ±10 seconds per month. Owners are divided on its aesthetic, with some finding it stunning and elegant, while others consider it too "bling" and gaudy, though all acknowledge it is eye-catching. On balance, owners and reviewers acknowledge the Grand Seiko SBGD228's striking and opulent design, supported by its exclusive movement and luxurious materials.

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